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 with capers, lemon, chillies and thyme

Chicken thigh recipes

Chicken with capers, lemon, chillies and thyme

Give chicken thighs and drumsticks an Italian spin with a citrussy caper, lemon, chilli and thyme marinade. An easy midweek chicken dinner.

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Lemon and oregano chicken wings with feta dip

Favourite chicken recipes

Lemon and oregano chicken wings with feta dip

These moreish chicken wings from Georgina Hayden have a classic lemon and oregano marinade Serve with a moreish feta dip.

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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 a cold day.

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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

Fresh ginger, lemon zest and coriander seeds work wonders to upgrade a simple chicken dinner in this summery lemon chicken recipe.

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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? The results are surprisingly good – super-crisp golden skin and, because of the way an air fryer works, the meat remains super juicy.

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Air fryer chicken wings with pomegranate glaze

Chicken wing recipes

Air fryer chicken wings with pomegranate glaze

Sticky and sweet pomegranate molasses coats crispy, air fryer chicken wings, bolstered with the crunch and spice of dukkah. It’s a great recipe.

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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 recipe for spiced chicken breast is served with a honey mustard salad, but you can cook the breasts and serve them however you like.

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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, coconut, ginger and spices simmer in the slow cooker for delicious results.

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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.

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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 the chilli.

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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. They're packed with black beans, rice and guacamole.

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Spring chicken minestrone soup

Chicken soup recipes

Spring chicken minestrone soup

Stretch one chicken breast to feed 4 in this budget-friendly chicken soup recipe. Our spring chicken minestrone is packed with pasta and veg.

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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 them over polenta or pasta.

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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 and healthful turmeric and you get the ultimate soothing chicken noodle soup.

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Creamy chicken and mushroom pasta

September seasonal recipes

Creamy chicken and mushroom pasta

Get ready to add this creamy chicken, sage and mushroom pasta to your midweek rota. On the table in 30 mins, it's the ideal low-fuss dinner.

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