What goes well with chicken?
We analyzed over 150,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes chicken better. On average, recipes with chicken gets 4.3⭐ review scores. But in some combinations, review scores get a lot better. Like with arborio. And sometimes worse. Like with rice wine vinegar.
Here comes the combinations we found:
Stand out:
cardamom,
cajun seasoning,
chili,
light soy sauce,
cream,
dark soy sauce,
quinoa,
ranch dressing
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Significant high scores:
arborio,
sun tomatoes,
flat leaf parsley,
pickled jalapeño pepper,
white wine,
virgin olive oil,
cornflour,
grain white rice
Better than not:
grapeseed oil,
plum tomatoes,
tomatillos,
queso fresco cheese,
black olives,
snow peas,
pancetta,
almonds,
bibb lettuce,
drumsticks,
seasoned rice vinegar,
stock,
pine nuts,
iceberg lettuce,
cabbage,
green pepper,
mirin,
saffron threads,
cider vinegar,
sweet paprika,
allspice,
water chestnuts,
neutral flavored oil,
pico de gallo,
cranberries,
turkey stock,
white bread,
marjoram,
broth,
dijon mustard,
corn tortillas,
cracked pepper,
white wine vinegar,
salsa,
fish sauce,
hamburger buns,
chives,
cilantro powder,
turkey broth,
brown rice,
lime juice,
olives,
brown sugar,
corn kernels,
barbecue sauce,
apple,
monterey jack cheese,
avocado,
beef broth,
bay leaf,
apple cider vinegar,
tomatoes,
lime zest,
spinach,
cheddar cheese,
lemon juice,
corn,
celery,
salt,
carrots,
butter,
chicken thighs,
chili paste,
chili pepper,
cream cheese,
dark brown sugar,
green olives,
green onions,
herbes de provence,
hoisin sauce,
jasmine rice,
kosher salt,
maple syrup,
mustard powder,
nutmeg,
oil,
peas,
peppercorns,
porcini mushrooms,
pork,
red bell pepper,
red chili,
red enchilada sauce,
red pepper,
rice,
rice vinegar,
russet potatoes,
shiitake,
shrimp,
sriracha,
turmeric,
turnips,
unsalted butter,
vegetable,
vegetable oil,
vermouth,
wild rice
🤷♀️ Shrug:
sherry vinegar,
butter lettuce,
farro,
red grapes,
red lentils,
sumac,
andouille sausage,
leeks,
cucumber,
red onion,
lentils,
feta cheese,
ditalini,
red wine vinegar,
vegetable stock,
asparagus,
shallots,
mayonnaise,
black beans,
black pepper,
romaine lettuce,
chickpeas,
bacon,
ham,
ancho chili,
peanut oil,
parsley,
buttermilk,
thyme,
apricot jam,
beef,
beans,
button mushrooms,
baking powder,
backbone,
chicken broth,
coconut milk,
egg noodles,
egg yolk,
flour,
full fat coconut milk,
granulated sugar,
greek yogurt,
honey,
hot paprika,
italian seasoning,
ketchup,
macaroni,
mexican blend cheese,
non fat greek yogurt,
okra,
peanuts,
salted butter,
sesame oil,
sugar,
wide egg noodles
Scores poorly:
onion,
blue cheese,
chicken stock,
serrano,
adobo,
rosemary,
white onion,
cayenne,
jalapeño chili,
cilantro,
parmesan,
vegetable broth,
raisins,
dill,
garlic,
white beans,
green chili,
green bell pepper,
cumin,
herbs,
taco seasoning,
pearl onions,
panko,
bok choy,
beef stock,
canola oil,
giblets,
wine,
beer,
buffalo sauce,
distilled white vinegar,
egg,
enchilada sauce,
ginger,
ginger root,
green peas,
hot sauce,
lean beef,
lean turkey,
lemon zest,
mushrooms,
oyster sauce,
parsnips,
pasta,
poultry seasoning,
red curry paste,
sesame,
sweet onion,
tomato paste,
tomatoes with liquid,
tortilla,
white pepper,
yukon gold potatoes
Pay attention:
fennel,
jalapeño pepper,
sage,
lettuce,
flour tortillas,
sherry,
anise,
pinto beans,
sea salt,
tarragon,
curry powder,
oregano,
pecans,
toasted sesame oil,
basil,
tuna,
turkey,
basmati,
brussel sprouts,
grapeseed,
mint,
bread,
arugula,
all purpose flour,
cheese,
garam masala,
chili powder,
zucchini,
gruyère cheese,
chipotle pepper,
panko crumbs,
guacamole,
crumbs,
cauliflower,
italian parsley,
baby spinach,
yogurt,
bell pepper,
cotija cheese,
hard boiled egg,
kale,
wheat,
orange juice,
cannellini,
green beans,
brandy,
spaghetti,
pork shoulder,
serrano pepper,
apricots,
apple cider,
avocado oil,
cherry tomatoes,
artichoke hearts,
red wine,
toasted sesame,
salsa verde,
poblano pepper,
anaheim pepper,
angel hair pasta,
butternut squash,
swiss cheese,
linguine,
sweet potatoes,
roma tomatoes,
chicken breasts,
cinnamon,
couscous,
fire tomatoes,
garlic powder,
garlic salt,
green cabbage,
heavy cream,
heavy whipping cream,
hot water,
kalamata olives,
milk,
mustard,
neutral oil,
olive oil,
onion powder,
paprika,
peanut butter,
potatoes,
puff pastry,
pumpkin,
pumpkin puré,
red potatoes,
rice wine,
ricotta cheese,
sharp cheddar cheese,
smoked paprika,
sour cream,
soy sauce,
tomato sauce,
water,
white rice,
white vinegar,
worcestershire sauce,
yellow onion
Makes both ingredients worse:
red pepper flakes,
broccoli,
balsamic vinegar,
crimini mushrooms,
mozzarella cheese,
red chili flakes,
rice wine vinegar
Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes I found with chicken:
Spinach Salad with Chicken, Avocado, and Goat Cheese
www.allrecipes.com
Review: 4.9/5 Dish Dragon Score: 7.2/10
Greens and Chayote Enchiladas With Salsa Verde
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 7.1/10
Black and Arborio Risotto With Beets and Beet Greens
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
Northstar Chopped Salad with Dates, Goat Cheese, and Avocado
neighborfoodblog.com
Review: 4.4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
Cracked Farro Risotto (Farrotto) With Parsley and Marjoram
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
Chicken Tagine With Olives and Preserved Lemons
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
Eat For Eight Bucks: Butternut Squash and Scallion Risotto Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
5 Ingredient Tarragon Lemon Chicken Salad Sandwiches
dinnerthendessert.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
