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The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in February 2025

Like golden chicken and “one of the best soups I’ve ever made.”
Slices of chicken breasts in a pan with a yellow mustard shallot sauce
Photography by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Christina Allen

Our knockout recipes of February leaned into soup season, like this winter-vegetable one packed with potatoes, peas, and carrots, and soul-warming homemade ramen. Also on this month’s list: crowd-pleasing chicken dinners. Try out this chicken tikka that’s made in an air fryer, but has the charred depth of a clay tandoor. Or make this Golden Chicken With Mustard and Shallots, part of this year’s Bon Appétit 56. The chicken breasts sit atop a sunny cream sauce that will remind you spring is just around the corner. Scroll down for the most-saved recipes in the Epicurious app this month.

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  • A serving bowl of kung pao chicken with bowls of rice.
    Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
    3/21

    Kung Pao Chicken

    “My husband licked his plate clean.”

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  • A lemon cake topped with powdered sugar with a few slices removed.
    Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    4/21

    Anytime Lemon Cake

    “My friends and family were genuinely sad when they realized they’d finished devouring this cake. It’s light and lovely.”

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  • basmati rice with chicken thigh sliced cucumbers and peanut sauce in a bowl
    Photo by David Malosh, Prop Styling by Cindy DiPrima, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    5/21

    One-Pot Gingery Chicken and Rice With Peanut Sauce

    “This was fantastic and got thumbs-up all around the table.”

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  • Chicken Piccata in a pan with capers sliced garlic and lemons.
    Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    6/21

    Chicken Piccata

    Chicken piccata is a classic Italian dish made from pounded flat chicken breasts dredged in all-purpose flour, pan-fried, and topped with a lemony white wine and caper sauce.

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  • Image may contain Food Food Presentation Cutlery Fork and Plate
    Photograph by Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., food styling by Thu Buser, prop styling by Sean Dooley
    9/21

    Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry

    “It comes together quickly with minimal prep, and tastes delicious.”

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  • A stew of beef barley and carrots topped with sliced red onions parsley and black pepper.
    Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Thu Buser, Prop Styling by Gerri Williams
    10/21

    Beef and Barley Stew

    This hearty, comforting stew comes together in just one pot and in a fraction of the time as most traditional beef and barley soup recipes.

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  • A pot of soup made with carrots peas potatoes squash onions and dill.
    Photo by Travis Rainey, Prop Styling by Alexandra Massillon, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    11/21

    Winter-Vegetable Soup

    “This is one of the best soups I’ve ever made.”

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  • Bowls of soup plated on a checkered surface
    Photograph by Scott Semler, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Maggie DiMarco
    12/21

    Blended Pastina Soup

    A blended soup for kids who don’t want to “see” their vegetables—or anyone else looking for a steamy bowl of chicken soup comfort.

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  • Tahini chicken salad wrapped in lettuce wraps on a platter.
    Photograph by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Christina Allen
    13/21

    Creamy Tahini Chicken Salad

    “This holds up well for picnics since it doesn’t have the mayo.”

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  • Image may contain Food Food Presentation Cup Plate and Cilantro
    14/21

    Spicy Pork and Refried Bean Soup

    A can of refried beans disappears into the broth of this simple soup, adding body and luscious texture, while chipotle chiles in adobo add smoky heat.

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  • Air fryer chickn tikka on a platter with vegetables and naan
    Photograph by Scott Semler, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, Prop Styling by Maggie DiMarco
    17/21

    Air-Fryer Chicken Tikka

    Lacking an actual tandoor, the air fryer might be the best way to make chicken tikka. Juicy, charred, and well-spiced, it’s your new weeknight MVP.

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  • Smoked orange chicken on a baking sheet
    Photograph by Scott Semler, Food Styling by Maggie Ruggiero, Prop Styling by Kelsi Windmiller
    18/21

    Smoky Orange Chicken Thighs

    Chicken thighs cooked inside parchment packets alongside onions and oranges makes for a flavorful dinner that’s almost entirely hands off.

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  • overhead view of Green Shrimp in a pan and Grilled Bread to the side in a bowl
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Christina Allen, Food Styling by Thu Buser
    19/21

    Gorgeous Green Shrimp

    “That sauce!”

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  • Chicken ramen served with chicken green and a jammy egg on top of a purple tablecloth.
    Photograph by Cody Guilfoyle, Prop Styling by Nicole Louie, Food Styling by Thu Buser
    20/21

    Gingery Chicken Ramen

    This brothy bowl is just what the doctor ordered, with lots of fresh ginger and kicky jalapeños.

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  • Pork and tomatillo udon in a green bowl with chopsticks
    Photograph by Heami Lee, Food Styling by Pearl Jones, Prop Styling by Maggie DiMarco
    21/21

    Pork and Tomatillo Udon

    Two pantry sauces—hoisin and green tomatillo salsa—join forces to form a deliciously balanced sauce for udon noodles.

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