When it comes to cooking, there’s no ingredient as universally beloved, or widely used as the humble chicken.
Cheap, healthy, and easy to cook with, you could try a new recipe every day and never run out of new chicken dishes to plate up for your friends and family.
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With eight different cuts to choose from – breasts, tenderloins, thighs, drumsticks, wings, giblets, necks, and backs – no matter your personal preference, you’ll have a world of opportunity at your fingertips when you slice and dice, fry, roast or even steam this protein-rich white meat.
Given this, we do understand that it can be overwhelming sorting through the scores of best chicken recipes listed online and in your cookbooks. That’s why we’ve compiled this essential list of chicken dishes for both lunch and dinner that we know you’ll be adding to your repeat recipe roster – you can thank us later!
Pad See Ew
It should come as no surprise that we’ve included this authentic Thai dish in our recipe round-up.
A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, this meal takes less than 20 minutes to make and will feed a family of four with ease.
Jam-packed with all the good stuff, why not try to make this beginner-friendly Pad See Ew dish for yourself next time you feel like ordering some Thai food?
Read the recipe here.
Sweet Chilli Tenders Rice Bowl
Chicken may be a staple ingredient in the kitchen, but this delicious chicken recipe should be a staple in your diet.
Combining delicious frozen sweet chilli chicken tenders from Ingham’s that can be heated up in your oven in a flash with various herbs, cucumber, green onion, rice, and peanut sauce, we are certain that you’ll become just as obsessed with this easy midweek meal as we are.
Read the recipe here.
Mexican Chicken Quesadillas
Packed to the brim with mouthwatering flavours, this finger-lickin’ Mexican-inspired chicken quesadilla recipe uses spiced chicken that is topped with lashings of cheese, sour cream, and avocado.
And if that’s not for you, why not add in additional toppings of your choice? Or even add some more spice to the fusion of flavours we’ve already included?
Read the recipe here.
Chicken Nugget Sliders
Chicken nuggets, sliders….need we say more?
A fun alternative to traditional chicken burgers that use a schnitzel or pan-fried breast, this family-friendly recipe uses ready-made chicken nuggets from Ingham’s and can be whipped up in a flash for those looking to fix their stomach rumblings stat.
Delicious, nutritious, and a budget-friendly “fakeaway” option – what’s not to love?
Read the recipe here.
Yellow Curry Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
A heartwarming winter staple, this Indian fan-favourite is quick to make and will disappear just as fast!
With oriental veggies, roasted cashews, and of course chicken, this creamy comfort dinner will convert even the staunchest of spice haters into lovers.
Read the recipe here.
