Purse-friendly chicken recipes

These budget-friendly chicken recipes, like our chicken kiev and chicken fajitas, will leave you completely satisfied, without breaking the bank.

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Chicken thighs with curried leeks and lentils

Quick midweek meals

Chicken thighs with curried leeks and lentils

This comforting bowl of creamy curried lentils, soft sweet leeks and juicy chicken thighs is just what you need on...

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Lemon, ginger and coriander chicken with potatoes and slaw

Midweek meal recipes

Lemon, ginger and coriander chicken with potatoes and slaw

Freshly grated ginger, lemon zest and crushed coriander seeds work wonders to upgrade a simple chicken dinner. Whip up a...

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Air fryer roast chicken

Roast chicken recipes

Air fryer roast chicken

Wondering how to roast a chicken in an air fryer? We know it sounds mad, but it’s true – you...

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Air fryer chicken wings with pomegranate glaze

Chicken wing recipes

Air fryer chicken wings with pomegranate glaze

Air frying simulates deep frying without the need to submerge food in oil. Once our food team got to grips...

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Air fryer chicken breast salad

Chicken breast recipes

Air fryer chicken breast salad

Chicken is an air fryer’s best friend – it cooks it quickly, evenly and without drying it out. This simple...

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Slow-cooker chicken curry

Slow cook recipes

Slow-cooker chicken curry

Our slow-cooker chicken curry is packed with flavour. Chicken thighs, coconut, ginger and spices simmer together in the slow cooker...

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Chicken, leek and ham pasties

Picnic recipes

Chicken, leek and ham pasties

Use leftover chicken to make these budget-friendly chicken pasties. Think creamy chicken, leek and ham filling inside golden puff pastry....

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Spatchcocked roast chicken with orzo and roast vegetables

Easy orzo recipes

Spatchcocked roast chicken with orzo and roast vegetables

Spatchcocked roast chicken is perfect for a speedy and easy midweek roast, served alongside roast veggies and orzo. Open packet...

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Chicken and mango coconut curry

Leftover chicken recipes

Chicken and mango coconut curry

Possibly the quickest, tastiest chicken and coconut curry you’ll ever make. Fresh mango gives sweetness to the dish and offsets...

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Black bean and chicken burritos

Purse-friendly chicken recipes

Black bean and chicken burritos

Use leftover roast chicken to make these thrifty and delicious chicken burritos. These filling burritos are packed with black beans,...

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Spring chicken minestrone soup

Chicken soup recipes

Spring chicken minestrone soup

Stretch one chicken breast to feed four people in this budget-friendly chicken soup recipe. Our spring chicken minestrone is packed...

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Chicken and ricotta meatballs

Meatball recipes

Chicken and ricotta meatballs

Chicken and ricotta meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce makes for a delicious midweek dinner. Serve these ‘polpette’ over polenta...

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Turmeric chicken noodle soup with chard

Chicken soup recipes

Turmeric chicken noodle soup with chard

Combine poached chicken with plenty of garlic, dark leafy greens like chard or spinach, and healthful turmeric and you get...

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Creamy chicken and mushroom pasta

September seasonal recipes

Creamy chicken and mushroom pasta

Get ready to add this creamy chicken and mushroom pasta to your midweek rota. On the table in 30 mins,...

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Masala chicken (masala murg)

Chicken thigh recipes

Masala chicken (masala murg)

Chetna Makan’s easy masala chicken recipe (masala murg) is packed with flavour. Coat chicken thighs in gram flour and spices,...

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Sweet chilli chicken rolls

Favourite chicken recipes

Sweet chilli chicken rolls

These sweet chilli chicken rolls are perfect for picnics and summer lunches. Load rolls with chicken thighs, homemade sweet chilli...

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