Quick chicken recipes

If you need a meal on the table super-fast,  these are our favourite quick chicken recipes. Most can be made in around 30 minutes, so scroll through to find easy chicken stir fries, chicken pastas and why not super-speed your roast with our air fryer roast chicken recipe. Quicker than a take-out (we hope).

On the hunt for midweek meaty dinners in general? Check out our quick and easy pork recipes as well as our best beef mince recipes.

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Three cup chicken (san bei ji)

Chicken thigh recipes

Three cup chicken (san bei ji)

Named so because it traditionally contains equal parts shaoxing wine, soy sauce and sesame oil, this super-speedy Chinese (specifically Jiangxi...

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One-pot chicken and rice with saffron and dill

One-pot chicken recipes

One-pot chicken and rice with saffron and dill

Aromatic saffron, verdant dill and sweet pops of pomegranate bring plenty of life to this simple one-pot chicken dinner. Discover...

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Roast chicken with pistachios and sour cherries

Roast chicken recipes

Roast chicken with pistachios and sour cherries

Claire Thomson’s one-pan spatchcocked roast chicken recipe is packed with spices and aromatic ingredients from the Middle East, including fruity...

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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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Marmite chicken with cacio e pepe butter beans

Butter bean recipes

Marmite chicken with cacio e pepe butter beans

This easy chicken dinner is absolute umami in a bowl. If you’re unable to eat gluten, the rich cheesy beans...

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Saucy romesco chicken with sautéed potatoes

30-minute meal recipes

Saucy romesco chicken with sautéed potatoes

Bring some sunshine to your weeknight chicken dinner with this warm romesco sauce, full of tang and sweet nutty depth....

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Creamy chicken sausage pasta

30-minute meal recipes

Creamy chicken sausage pasta

This dish is inspired by Italy’s pasta alla norcina – a cream and sausage-based sauce. We’ve subbed in chicken sausages...

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Chicken florentine with winter greens

30-minute meal recipes

Chicken florentine with winter greens

We’ve switched the traditional spinach in a chicken florentine to cavolo nero for a winter version of this Italian classic....

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Pressure cooker creamy chicken pasta

30-minute meal recipes

Pressure cooker creamy chicken pasta

Throw everything in the pot and get creamy chicken pasta from pantry to table in under half an hour –...

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Chicken rice with tomato, basil and mozzarella

Mozzarella recipes

Chicken rice with tomato, basil and mozzarella

Viva Italia! That unmistakable trio of tomato, basil and mozzarella meets olives, peppers, pesto and chicken-infused rice for a bolstering...

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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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Katsu chicken bowls

Quick chicken recipes

Katsu chicken bowls

These colourful katsu chicken bowls only need 10 minutes prep, thanks to a few clever shortcuts. Serve with pickled ginger,...

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Five-spice chicken schnitzel with citrussy greens

Favourite chicken recipes

Five-spice chicken schnitzel with citrussy greens

Ramp up the flavour of classic chicken schnitzel with a five-spice coating. Serve with a citrussy fennel and pak choi...

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Chicken shawarma kebabs

Quick chicken recipes

Chicken shawarma kebabs

Grab a pack of pitta breads for this easy 30-minute meal; spiced chicken, onions and peppers are skewered and grilled...

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