Chicken

This is the basic method for preparing a chicken sauté to which you can add flavoring variations. You may dredge the chicken with flour if you wish. This gives a browner color but unflavored chicken is more delicate.

You can make a foil packet for the wood chips (see instructions), or buy a disposable aluminum pan that fits your grill.

Begin making these a day ahead.

Some advance preparation is required for these wings: The yogurt needs to drain for 2 hours and the wings need to marinate for at least 2 hours.

A puree of spinach and basil lends color and flavor to this Thai-style main dish.

A tangy tomato-herb sauce and Parmesan accent chicken that's cooked in a flash.

You can find the black bean sauce in the oriental section of your supermarket.

Serve this delicious curried chicken dish with steamed basmati rice or Indian flatbreads.

More supermarkets are carrying fresh rabbit, as people rediscover its delicate flavor. Braising helps to keep it moist and tender. If you have trouble finding rabbit, however, you can substitute bone-in chicken, skin removed.

I like chicken to remain moist, but it must be cooked through; so, if necessary, cook longer than recommended here. If cutting the meat in thirds is too large to handle, cut into four pieces.

Sweet, sour, and meaty, this is summer food to eat with your hands.

Active time: 1 1/2 hr Start to finish: 2 hr

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 4 hr