Book excerpt: Chicken is one of the most versatile, tasty ingredients out there; it’s the backbone of family menu-making. The challenge is making it flavorful and satisfying, not boring or packed with unhealthy ingredients. At Prevention magazine, we do love rising to meet a challenge! This Prevention-tested collection focuses on fabulous flavor. We chose our recipes carefully, each is designed to nourish both body and spirit. Within these pages you'll find a great variety of tastes and textures, from Chicken and Portobello Mushroom Pasta Bake to Lime-Marinated Chicken with Salsa. You’ll even discover some lovely twists on old favorites, including versions of Oven-Fried Buttermilk Chicken and Chicken-Spinach Parmesan, that are incredibly satisfying and unbelievably healthy for you and your whole family. Like good cooks everywhere, the editors of Prevention love nothing more than sharing their favorite healthy and delicious dishes. That's the whole idea behind the Prevention Healthy Favorites series of essential cookbooks, each one gathering 48 of the best Prevention-tested recipes that make it easy to whip up a great meal or tasty treat every time.