Favourite chicken recipes

This versatile meat can be dressed up or dressed down, making it a favourite for midweek dinners or formal dinner parties. Here’s some of our top chicken recipes for you to try.

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Double lemon chicken with charred leeks and dill polenta

February seasonal

Double lemon chicken with charred leeks and dill polenta

Doubling up fresh and preserved lemons to lift this creamy sauce makes for a zesty chicken dinner. Serve with charred leeks and polenta.

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Crispy chicken fajitas with charred spring onions and Tex-Mex slaw

Midweek meals

Crispy chicken fajitas with charred spring onions and Tex-Mex slaw

This crispy chicken fajitas recipe amps up the crunch, then adds contrast with a piquant pepper slaw and charred spring onions.

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Chicken fajitas

Chicken breast

Chicken fajitas

Try our classic chicken fajitas. Sizzling from the griddle, this combo of spiced chicken, peppers and onions is the perfect tortilla filler.

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Negresco (Egyptian chicken pasta bake)

Chicken pasta

Negresco (Egyptian chicken pasta bake)

This soul-soothing Egyptian chicken pasta bake, negresco, from food writer Soha Darwish is a crowdpleaser.

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Chicken braised in vinho verde with romesco potatoes

Easy dinner party mains

Chicken braised in vinho verde with romesco potatoes

This dinner party main will transport you to the Iberian Peninsula. Serve chicken braised in Portugal's vinho verde with romesco potatoes.

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Fisherman’s chicken pie

Chicken pies

Fisherman’s chicken pie

Inspired by a classic fish pie (with a cheddar mash topping, dill and lemon), this pie swaps the fish for chicken. Ultra cosy and comforting.

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Adam Byatt’s chicken curry

Chicken curries

Adam Byatt’s chicken curry

Adam Byatt shares his perfect chicken curry recipe, using skills like jointing and making stock for a satisfying curry with bags of flavour.

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Korean spicy chicken stew (dak bokkeum tang)

Favourite chicken

Korean spicy chicken stew (dak bokkeum tang)

Put some fire in your belly with this Korean spicy chicken stew from chef Joo Won. A hearty chicken stew with lots of gochujang heat.

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The Hairy Bikers’ chicken dhansak curry

Celebrity chef recipes

The Hairy Bikers’ chicken dhansak curry

The Hairy Bikers' Si King shares a special recipe for chicken dhansak curry. This dish was a favourite for both Si and the late Dave Myers.

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Slow cooker citrus chicken broth with tortillas and avocado

Chicken soups

Slow cooker citrus chicken broth with tortillas and avocado

This zingy chicken broth is inspired by Mexico's sopa de lima. Let it simmer away in your slow cooker, then serve with tortillas and avocado.

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Chicken, mushroom and tarragon ragout

Chicken casseroles

Chicken, mushroom and tarragon ragout

This traditional French chicken and mushroom ragout is perfect both on its own, or spooned over a mound of buttery mashed potato.

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Cock-a-leekie soup

Chicken soups

Cock-a-leekie soup

This soul-warming Scottish soup includes chicken, leeks, prunes for burst of rich fruitiness and rice (or barley, if you prefer).

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Fried chicken with pancetta, onion and tomato mac ’n’ cheese

Favourite chicken

Fried chicken with pancetta, onion and tomato mac ’n’ cheese

Fried chicken gets a coconut marinade and two coats of spiced flour for extra crunch. Add mac 'n' cheese for an epic comfort-food double act.

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Best-of-the-best chicken kyiv

Chicken breast

Best-of-the-best chicken kyiv

Our best chicken kyiv sees amped-up garlic butter surrounded by tender chicken and encased in super-crunchy breadcrumbs.

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Chicken alfredo

Creamy pasta

Chicken alfredo

Creamy and rich with a hint of garlic and dried herbs, this easy chicken alfredo pasta is the ultimate in Italian-American comfort food.

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Chicken with capers, lemon, chillies and thyme

Chicken thighs

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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