Poultry

Chicken, once an occasional treat-before the advent of mass production, it was something of a luxury—is now a staple, not only in the United States but in much of the world. Though quality varies widely, even bland supermarket chicken can be cooked in ways that make it delicious, especially when you apply the techniques and flavors of the rest of the world. And it’s almost always dependably good served with rice or bread—if you automatically think of these when you’re planning a meal with chicken, you’re more than halfway there.