Chicken breast: It's lean, it's inexpensive, it's boring. Could our challengers step up? We were intrigued by Ultimate Chicken Stevie, tempted by Ponzu Roasted Chicken Breast. But in the end, simple—though not boring—stole the day.
And the winners are ...
Meredith Arthur, in chicken-tasting mode.
Fiendishly Simple Mediterranean Grilled Chicken
We like simple, and we are drawn to fiends. This dish won despite our feeling that it needed accompaniment; its ultimate fiendishness would be achieved if it were wrapped up in a warm piece of lavash and slathered with hummus and cucumbers.
CHOW editors say ...
Love the parsley, garlic, lemon combo.
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Fiendishly delicious.
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Stick this in a pita with hummus and you've got yourself a real winner.
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Pollo Platanos
PaulaT strikes again.
CHOW editors say ...
There's chicken in this dish? I only taste plantains.
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Looks pretty but really plain.
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Great contrast between spicy and sweet.
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Asian Spring Chicken Salad
We liked the spice and the creative use of random canned items, although some said it was perhaps too random.
CHOW editors say ...
Light and refreshing delivery of the chicken breast.
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A solid take on a classic salad.
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Nice ratio of vegetables to chicken.
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Good crunch; a little rich and oily.
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This contest ended on Friday, May 02, 2008, 5PM PDT.
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Ultimate Chicken Stevie with Rice
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Chicken Mozzarella Bake, with Pimpage!
3 -
Fiendishly Simple Mediterranean Grilled Chicken
2 -
Flattened Chicken Breast
1 -
Ponzu Roasted Chicken Breast
5 -
Coconut Mango Chicken
4 -
Inside out cordon bleu chicken with a twist
9 -
Haute Habanero Chicken Curry
5 -
Finger-Lickin' Chicken
14 -
Yogurt-Parmesan Chicken
18 -
Easy Chicken Picatta
2 -
Schnitzel à la Viennese
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EDITORS' CHOICE
Love the parsley, garlic, lemon combo.
Fiendishly delicious.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE
Looks pretty but really plain.
HONORABLE MENTION
A solid take on a classic salad.