Exciting chicken recipes
Jerk chicken
Fire up the BBQ to make our easy jerk chicken recipe, best served with rice and peas or a fresh crisp salad.
Paprika chicken
Try this winning chicken dinner one-pot served with potatoes or rice for mopping up the smoky sauce.
Bundoo Khan-style chicken boti tikka
Sumayya’s Pakistani chicken tikka is the real deal – thread marinated chicken onto bamboo skewers and serve with tamarind chutney.
Chicken Milanese
Prepare impeccably crisp chicken for this Italian classic. Serve it with a simple spaghetti pomodoro or in a ciabatta sandwich.
Chicken tikka
Marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic and spices, these juicy chicken skewers make a great starter or a lunch. You could also try cooking then on a barbecue for extra flavour.
Chicken stroganoff
This creamy chicken stroganoff features soured cream, sweet paprika and a touch of worcestershire sauce for flavour. It’s an excellent filling for jacket potatoes.
Chicken and chorizo jambalaya
Serve this warming pot of chicken and chorizo jambalaya with steamed spinach or a crisp green salad. You could also include pork or seafood in addition to the chicken.
Salt and pepper chicken
This punchy, versatile recipe can be adapted to use with king prawns, tofu, strips of beef or pre-cooked chicken wings, and served with rice as a main or as part of a sharing feast with other plates.
Chicken kofta
Chicken kofta can be served with just about anything: try rice, flatbreads, tzatziki to dip or even on top of your fave veggie stew or soup.
Peri peri chicken traybake
Chicken is marinated in a punchy homemade spice paste to make this winning chicken traybake. Plus, there’s only one pan to wash up.
Whole braised chicken with lemon and olives
Cooked with the warming flavours of ginger, turmeric and cumin, this braised chicken by Sofian Msetfi is juicy, tender and infused with subtle spice.
Chicken burrito bowl
This burrito bowl comes packed with chicken, sweetcorn, black beans and rice – perfect for a filling lunch that’s packed with veg.
BBQ buttermilk chicken with charred courgette sauce
Up your BBQ game with our BBQ buttermilk chicken, best served with our smoky-sweet tomato and courgette sauce plus crunchy crumbs.
Hunter’s chicken
Chicken breast is wrapped in bacon, smothered in BBQ sauce and topped with molten cheese to make a hearty dinner for two. Serve with mash and wilted greens, if you like.
Tarragon butter chicken
Chicken is marinated with bay and lemon, then roasted and slathered in tarragon butter – expect beautifully juicy meat with a subtle aniseed flavour.
Chicken chasseur
Looking for a succulent chicken dish to wow a crowd? This impressive chicken chasseur is brimming with warm flavours and is served with creamy, garlic mash.
Sweet and sour caramel chicken
We use pomegranate molasses to make a sticky caramel coating for these marinated chicken thighs, ideal for a pretty dinner party dish.
Coq au vin
A timeless comfort food that’s rich in flavour, try this classic coq au vin for an impressive dinner for four.
Chicken fried rice
This chicken fried rice is easy to make but promises lots of flavour thanks to ginger, garlic, soy and chilli sauce. Perfect when you’re short of time, too.
Roast spatchcock chicken mojo rojo
Roast chicken is drizzled in a wild garlic pesto and finished with a squeeze of lemon, a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and a grinding of black pepper. This recipe comes from The Sun Inn in Dedham.
Chilli chicken
This take on an Indo-Chinese classic sees juicy chicken thighs marinated in soy and tossed in a punchy savoury sauce – perfect for a speedy midweek meal with a difference.
BBQ buffalo chicken thighs with wedged ranch salad
Check out this epic bbq chicken thigh recipe with punchy buffalo sauce, fresh and crunchy iceberg lettuce and creamy ranch dressing. This easy recipe is perfect for a summertime bbq with friends and ready in under an hour.
Tray-baked chicken thighs with romesco
Check out this chicken thigh tray-bake with romesco. This all-in-one bake is a great summer evening meal. The smoky paprika and sweetness of honey give this dish a real edge. We’ve got plenty of great traybake ideas to try here…
Chicken kiev katsu curry
Check out our epic chicken kiev recipe where Japanese chicken katsu meets chips ’n’ curry sauce. This indulgent recipe is easy to make and seriously comforting.
Chicken casserole
This recipe for Dijon chicken casserole with buttery herb dumplings is an easy one-pot that will feed the family in just an hour.
Baked lemon chicken
Try our moreish tray bake packed with crisp chicken thighs, creamy lemon sauce and fragrant rosemary.
Butter chicken pie with naan crust
Try our twist on the classic chicken pie, filled with succulent, spiced chicken thighs in creamy curry sauce and topped with a crusty naan. This indulgent recipe beats any Saturday night takeaway.
West African chicken and sweet potato curry
This African chicken curry makes for a delicious family meal. It also freezes well: Cool the curry completely, then transfer to freezer containers or food bags to freeze completely. The night before eating, defrost in the fridge overnight. Try our other chicken curry recipes here…
Quick-roast chicken with tomatoes, chickpeas and tarragon
The perfect midweek supper, just tip the chicken breasts, cherry tomatoes and chickpeas into a tray and roast with tarragon. Dinner just doesn’t get easier than that!
Chicken pie with leek, tarragon and bacon
Looking for an impressive chicken pie recipe? Check out Edd Kimber’s chicken, leek, tarragon and bacon pie. This classic British pie is a great warming recipe for those winter months; what’s more, it will be a winner with the whole family. Here are our top pie recipes to try…
Oven ‘fried’ chicken and purple slaw
This is our healthy version of a KFC takeaway. Oven ‘fried’ chicken is coated in crispy breadcrumbs and served with a fresh and crunchy slaw.
Chicken and chorizo pie
Follow our expert tips and take your pie-making skills to the next level with this winning chicken and chorizo pie with a rich crème fraiche sauce.
Chicken tikka burritos
Check out our quick and easy burrito recipe with tikka-marinated chicken. Serve this simple recipe with ready made rice, a simple homemade yogurt dip and warmed rotis.
Spanish chicken traybake
Flavour chicken thighs with sweet smoked paprika and honey, then roast until sweet and sticky alongside new potatoes, red peppers and green olives. Create this easy, throw-together super in a matter of minutes.
Healthy chicken casserole
This chicken, leek and Dijon casserole is really simple to make, is ready in under and hour and comes in at under 500 calories. What more could you want from a midweek meal?
Spring chicken pie
Creamy, rich and filled with the freshness of spring, turn your hand to making this effortless spring pie with chicken and leek.
Harissa chicken and white bean bake
Mix up dinnertime with this vibrant recipe. Chicken thighs are slathered with harissa and cooked in a rich tomato sauce with beans and olives to make a healthy, high-protein family meal.
Chicken saag
Looking for a healthy chicken curry recipe? Our really popular chicken saag recipe proves that you can eat healthily without having to miss out on your favourite foods. This comes in at under 500 calories and is ready in under an hour. Try our healthy chicken recipes here…
Butterflied ras el hanout chicken breast with chopped salad
Want an easy chicken dinner recipe? Check out this North African inspired recipe, butterflied chicken ras el hanout. This dish is low cal, gluten free and packed full of flavour… an easy midweek meal.
Honey-masala spatchcock chicken
This epic spatchcock chicken dish, made sticky with a golden honey-masala glaze, requires a little effort but offers impressive results.
Paprika chicken goulash
This chicken casserole recipe makes an interesting chicken dinner. Serve this simple one-pot chicken goulash with tagliatelle or rice for an easy midweek family meal. Plus it’s low in calories, too.
Easy garlic and herb cream cheese roast chicken
Putting a thick layer of homemade herb and garlic flavoured soft cheese under the skin will keep the breasts succulent and juicy. Don’t forget to slather some on top to give the skin a beautiful finish. Serve with fresh seasonal veg! Pair with our perfect roast potatoes recipes here…
Semur chicken
A chicken dish to serve to family or friends at your next dinner party: semur is a hearty dish in which a whole chicken is cooked in a thick soy broth with vermicelli noodles.
Chinese drunken chicken
Check out this recipe for drunken chicken, where steamed chicken thighs are marinated with a bittersweet mixture of shaoxing rice wine and light soy sauce.
Mediterranean chicken traybake
So good we put it on our cover in August 2020, this simple chicken traybake recipe comes sprinkled with olives, feta, oregano and baby plum tomatoes – flavours that will have you feeling like you’re in the Med.
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Vietnamese ginger chicken
Uyen Luu’s Vietnamese chicken dish features ginger, tangy lemon, hot chillies and sticky honey, served with steamed rice and greens to make a midweek dinner with a difference.
Chettinad chicken fry
Maunika Gowardhan’s super-simple version of chettinad chicken flavours thigh fillets with ginger, turmeric, fennel seeds, cinnamon and dried red chillies. It’s adapted from the classic curry and can be prepared in much less time.
Chicken fajitas
A great chicken recipe for quick and easy entertaining. Check out this flavour packed recipe for these next-level chicken fajitas. Our cookery writer Adam Bush shares his tips and tricks to getting this classic family meal right, every time.
Bajan chicken
Chicken legs are marinated in a punchy scotch bonnet, marjoram and lime seasoning then barbecued until brown and fragrant in this this Barbados recipe from David Carter, chef and founder of Smokestak in London.
Chicken normandy
Make a batch of this comforting, freezer-friendly chicken dish. If you’re feeling fruity, fry cored apple wedges in a knob of butter until golden, then stir through before reheating.
Buttermilk fried chicken wings
This recipe for crisp-coated chicken wings slathered in a sweet and spicy sauce comes straight from the kitchen of The Fox at Oddington.
Syrian chicken with bulgur wheat (burghul bl ja)
If you’re looking for inventive new ways to cook with chicken, this Syrian-style burghul bl jaj from Imad’s Syrian Kitchen packs in fragrant flavours and is easy to follow, too.
Caribbean chicken stew
This Caribbean chicken stew recipe comes from Trinidadian recipe writer, Shivi Ramoutar. It’s flavoured with thyme, ginger, lime, Angoustura bitters and scotch bonnet sauce. Serve with coconut rice and peas. Shivi says: “Ma’s stew chicken with rice and peas, and macaroni pie, was our family’s steadfast Sunday comfort lunch from our childhood in Trinidad to now, and it always takes me back to a happy place.”
Oven-baked pearl barley pilaf with chicken and mushrooms
Often made with basmati rice, this easy, filling chicken dinner is one of the most popular weeknight meals in Romania. It uses a whole chicken – ask the butcher to joint it for you.
Miso kale, pomegranate and chicken salad
Make our nourishing yet vibrant chicken salad for a flavoursome meal for four.
Chicken and vegetable couscous
Packed with plenty of nutritious veg, this hearty French chicken dish will warm you up on a chilly day.
Healthy chicken pilaf traybake
Add a bit of spice to your chicken traybake with cinnamon, cumin and turmeric for an easy midweek dinner.
Chicken ramen
Check out our simple ramen recipe with chargrilled chicken, crunchy vegetables and noodles. This fresh and vibrant dish is easy to make, ready in 30 minutes and a great source of protein.
Spiced-yogurt roast chicken
Check out our super simple roast chicken recipe with a quick spicy yogurt marinade. Serve this easy chicken dish with basmati rice and naans to mop up the juices. Click here for more roast chicken ideas…
Whole chicken shoyu ramen
Want to make a recipe using a whole chicken? Check out our chicken ramen recipe with crispy chicken and soy-marinated eggs. This recipe does call for a bit of butchery but, as you’re using the whole bird, it doesn’t matter if it isn’t done perfectly.
Baked Spanish rice with chicken and chorizo
A spicy Spanish one pot. Made with chicken and chorizo and plenty of hot smoked paprika, this is a gutsy rice dish that is sure to impress friends and family. Chicken and chorizo is a fab combo, and we’ve got some more ideas about how to pair these ingredients here…
Ethiopian Dorho Sebhi
Recreate this chilli-spiked chicken and egg stew, originating from the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
Marmite chicken
Check out Luiz Hara’s crunchy marmite chicken with a quick cucumber pickle. This simple but moreish dish is packed with flavour and an easy weekend recipe to serve friends.
Chicken, red pepper and olive cacciatore
This summery Italian one-pot is easy to make and freezes brilliantly, plus, it’s low cal and gluten free. The recipe is easily halved if you only want to serve 3-4 people.
One-pot koji roast chicken with garlic and ginger rice
Koji is a natural umami-packed seasoning made of rice fermented with special mould pores, a key component in Japanese cooking. In this recipe, it is used to marinate the meat and makes a really succulent roast chicken full of delicious flavours.
Pomegranate chicken and mint salad
This low calorie chicken salad recipe uses juicy pomegranate molasses, fat-free yoghurt and fresh salad leaves. Garnish with some homemade dressing, a handful of mint and enjoy!
Chicken satay noodle salad
Combine stir-fried noodles with shredded carrots, cabbage and satay sauce, and the result is an utterly irresistible combination of tastes and textures.
Really easy Thai roast chicken
This recipe for really easy Thai roast chicken is exactly that and we love it for it. Spice up you usual roast with fantastic Thai spices that deliver big flavours with minimal effort.
Sesame miso chicken with sweet and sour salad
This recipe for sesame miso chicken with sweet and sour salad is really easy, ready in 30 minutes and under 500 calories. Miso paste keeps for ages in the fridge and adds a deep savoury flavour.
Thai yellow curry chicken noodles
Thai yellow curry paste adds a mild, fragrant spice to this light coconut curry with chicken and crunchy mangetout.
Buttermilk chicken rolls with simple slaw
Soaking the chicken in buttermilk tenderises the meat and helps the crispy coating stick. This recipe for buttermilk chicken rolls with simple slaw makes a great DIY takeaway to make at home on the weekend.
Thai chicken salad
You don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen to get authentic Asian flavours. This Thai-style shredded chicken salad is ready in just 15 minutes – perfect for a midweek meal.
Quick roast chicken and lentils with salsa verde
This quick roast chicken and lentils with salsa verde makes a comforting meal for two in just 1 hour, making it perfect midweek.
Slow-cooker sweet and sour chicken
Make this popular dish your next Friday night fakeaway, with extra instructions to make the recipe using a slow cooker. You can control the fat and sugar in this recipe, and it will taste fresher than any takeaway version.
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