Chicken recipes
36 easy chicken recipes, from quick weeknight dinners to weekend favourites.
Most of these take about 30 min from start to finish, and the quickest is Coronation Chicken Sandwich at 12 min. 29 of the 36 are rated easy. Newest additions: BBQ Chicken, Buffalo Chicken Dip and Buttermilk Fried Chicken.
BBQ Chicken
Chicken thighs and drumsticks cooked until tender, then brushed with a sticky homemade barbecue sauce.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
A hot, cheesy dip of shredded chicken and buffalo sauce. Serve with celery and tortilla chips.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Chicken marinated in buttermilk, coated in seasoned flour and fried until crisp and craggy.
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Spicy Cajun-seasoned chicken in a creamy, peppery sauce with penne. A restaurant favourite.
Chicken and Ham Pie
Tender chicken and ham in a creamy, herby sauce under a golden puff pastry lid.
Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry
Chicken and mushrooms stir-fried in a light oyster and garlic sauce. Simple, quick and satisfying.
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
A rich Louisiana stew of chicken, smoky sausage and vegetables, thickened with a dark roux. Served over rice.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, juicy chicken, crunchy garlic croutons and a creamy, punchy Caesar dressing. A restaurant classic made easily at home.
Chicken Chop Suey
A light stir-fry of chicken, beansprouts, onion and mixed vegetables in a simple savoury sauce.
Chicken Foo Yung
A Chinese-style omelette filled with chicken, beansprouts and onions. A takeaway classic.
Chicken in Black Bean Sauce
Chicken, peppers and onions stir-fried in a savoury black bean sauce. Quicker than ordering a takeaway.
Chicken Noodle Soup
A soothing, golden chicken broth with tender chicken, vegetables and egg noodles. The ultimate comforting soup when you need it.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Charred, yoghurt-marinated chicken in a creamy, gently spiced tomato sauce. A takeaway favourite that's easy to make at home.
Chicken with Cashew Nuts
Chicken stir-fried with toasted cashews, peppers and onions in a savoury oyster sauce.
Chinese Chicken Balls
Puffy, crispy battered chicken balls, served with a bright sweet and sour sauce for dipping.
Chinese Chicken Curry
Tender chicken, onions and peas in the thick, mild and glossy curry sauce you know from the British Chinese takeaway.
Chinese Satay Chicken
Chicken, onions and peppers in the rich, peanutty satay sauce found on British Chinese takeaway menus.
Club Sandwich
A towering triple-decker of chicken, bacon, egg, tomato and lettuce on toasted bread. A café classic that's great for sharing.
Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Scotland's classic chicken and leek soup, gently simmered with a few prunes for a hint of sweetness.
Coronation Chicken Sandwich
Creamy, lightly spiced coronation chicken with mango chutney and sultanas, piled into soft bread. A British lunchtime classic.
Crispy Chilli Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces tossed with chilli, garlic, peppers and a sweet and spicy sauce.
Crispy Shredded Chicken
Crispy strips of chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet chilli sauce with peppers and onions.
General Tso's Chicken
Crispy chicken in a sweet, tangy and slightly spicy sauce with dried chillies.
Ginger and Spring Onion Chicken
Tender chicken stir-fried with plenty of ginger and spring onions in a light, savoury sauce.
Honey Chilli Chicken
Crispy strips of chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet and spicy honey chilli sauce.
Nashville Hot Chicken
Crispy fried chicken brushed with a fiery cayenne-spiked oil. Served on white bread with pickles.
Pineapple Chicken
Chicken and juicy pineapple stir-fried with peppers in a light, tangy sauce.
Pollo alla Diavola
Spatchcocked chicken marinated in lemon, garlic, chilli and rosemary, roasted until crisp and spicy.
Roast Chicken
Juicy roast chicken with crisp, golden skin, flavoured with lemon, garlic and thyme. The perfect centrepiece for a Sunday roast.
Sesame Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces in a sticky honey and soy glaze, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.
Special Chow Mein
Egg noodles stir-fried with chicken, prawns, char siu pork and vegetables in a savoury sauce.
Special Fried Rice
Fried rice loaded with chicken, prawns, char siu or ham, egg and peas. A complete meal in a wok.
Sticky Chinese Chicken Wings
Chicken wings baked in a sticky glaze of honey, soy, garlic and five-spice.
Lemon & Herb Chicken Skewers
Juicy chicken thighs in a garlicky lemon-herb marinade, charred on the grill or griddle.
Individual Chicken & Leek Pies
Creamy chicken, leek and mushroom filling under golden puff pastry lids — a pie each.
Sweetcorn & Potato Chowder
A creamy, smoky New England-style soup with sweetcorn, potatoes and crispy bacon.