Crispy chicken skin is one of those magical touches that instantly turns an ordinary meal into a family favorite. After decades of cooking for my family, I’ve learned a few secrets that guarantee ...

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Braising is a culinary technique that keeps on giving. Slow cooking in liquid over low heat provides a number of benefits; it renders ingredients ultra-tender, and creates a rich, flavorful sauce that ...

Whole, crispy roast chicken in a cast iron skillet with roasted veggies - Rudisill/Getty Images Roasted chicken with soggy skin is an unmitigated disaster, no question about it. The struggle of trying ...

Sear chicken thighs in a cast-iron pan for crispy skin then drizzle them with a zesty lemon vinaigrette for a simple yet sensational meal. Anna Theoktisto is a recipe tester and developer. Anna has ...

A gingery peanut sauce finishes Melissa Clark’s latest, which is just as much about the skin as it is the juicy dark meat. By Melissa Clark As juicy and succulent as the meat of properly roasted ...

Here we have a perfect open-faced chicken, rubbed with salt and lots of butter, roasted over a bed of vegetables and chicken ...

A whole roast chicken on a cutting board with crispy skin - Easybuy4u/Getty Images Perfectly crispy skin is a big part of what makes roast chicken so good, and there are many different techniques for ...