Indian Spicy Seekh Kebabs
Recipe by:
Umaima Shafiq
This recipe hails from North India. My mum uses just the right amount of spices to suit all. They're great as a main, sandwich filler or for picnics. Leftovers can be frozen.
Basil cream chicken
Recipe by:
JANETFORAUBURN
This is a luxurious weeknight supper that is both quick to make and delicious. Serve over rice, pasta, or a bed of green veg.
Tarragon chicken salad
Recipe by:
Azmina Govindji
Tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds, is a favourite ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking. Available from most large supermarkets, it adds a nutty taste and thick creaminess to the dressing for this colourful and nutritious chicken salad. Serve with warmed crusty rolls.
Sweet and sour chicken pancakes
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
This is a novel way of serving the popular Chinese dish of stir-fried sweet and sour chicken. Here courgettes and bean sprouts are added, and the mixture is folded up in lacy pancakes.
Blackened chicken
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
The spiced coating on the chicken breasts cooks to a delicious crunchy crust, keeping the inside flesh really juicy. It's served on a simple avocado, borlotti bean and tomato salad, but add some crusty bread to complete the meal.
BBQ chicken with beans
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
This is a great way to cook good-value drumsticks, so that they are moist and tender. A simple barbecue sauce and a mixture of vegetables and beans makes a healthy dish children will love. Serve with a leafy side salad.
Chargrilled chicken with fresh mango salsa
Recipe by:
Brenda Houghton
Sweet mangoes sharpened with chilli make a luscious dressing for lean chicken breasts, cooked in minutes. Try serving with mixed salad leaves or Roasted Asparagus with Caramelised Shallot Dressing (on this website).
Sausage-stuffed chestnut mushrooms
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
For a delicious starter, stuff fresh mushrooms with a savoury mixture of chicken sausage, vegetables and a sprinkling of cheese. They're surprisingly low in fat because they are not made with pork sausage meat but they still taste great.
Chicken with apples
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
Looking for a meal that can be on the table in 30 minutes yet is elegant enough for a dinner party? This dish looks and tastes like it comes from a fine French bistro, but with far healthier ingredients.
Chicken and cashew pancakes
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
Chicken stir-fried with carrots, celery and cabbage, then lightly flavoured with orange and sesame, makes a delicious filling for pancakes. This dish is sure to meet with your family's approval.
Curried Chicken and Potatoes
Recipe by:
Jessi
This is a hearty meal of chicken and potatoes simmered with Indian spices, tomatoes, Swiss chard and yoghurt. Adjust the spices to taste. Serve it over basmati rice.
Chicken Livers Peri Peri
Recipe by:
FAIRDINKUM
This is a spicy but succulent dish of chicken livers with a chilli and vinaigrette sauce. It contains brandy as the magic ingredient. It is great for a starter or main. Serve with toasted bread or with fresh bread rolls, and watch your guests mop up the gravy with the bread!
Andy's Sticky Chicken
This is a recipe created by my partner once when we were trying to make something else and realised we didn't have half the ingredients. It works well served with rice or noodles.
Chicken Adobo
This is a native Philippine dish that is really gorgeous! I've adapted it slightly just to thicken the sauce. Serve on a bed of rice. Once you have tried it as below, try substituting the water for a can of coconut milk.