Easy chicken recipes

Coq au vin

A timeless comfort food that’s rich in flavour, try this classic coq au vin for an impressive dinner for four.

Chicken and chorizo pie

Follow our expert tips and take your pie-making skills to the next level with this winning chicken and chorizo pie with a rich crème fraiche sauce.

A black baking dish filled with a meat pie, topped with golden pastry

Hunter’s chicken

Chicken breast is wrapped in bacon, smothered in BBQ sauce and topped with molten cheese to make a hearty dinner for two. Serve with mash and wilted greens, if you like.

Looking for an impressive chicken pie recipe? Check out Edd Kimber's chicken, leek, tarragon and bacon pie. This classic British pie is a great warming recipe for those winter months; what's more, it will be a winner with the whole family. Here are our top pie recipes to try...

Butter chicken

Make this easy butter chicken using whatever curry paste you have. It’s the combo of butter, almonds and yogurt that magically creates such a creamy sauce.

Chicken chasseur

Looking for a succulent chicken dish to wow a crowd? This impressive chicken chasseur is brimming with warm flavours and is served with creamy, garlic mash.

Salt and pepper chicken

This punchy, versatile recipe can be adapted to use with king prawns, tofu, strips of beef or pre-cooked chicken wings, and served with rice as a main or as part of a sharing feast with other plates.

A plate of chicken with spring onions on a turquoise tablecloth with a bowl of rice and a spoon on the side

Chicken kofta

Chicken kofta can be served with just about anything: try rice, flatbreads, tzatziki to dip or even on top of your fave veggie stew or soup.

Chicken tenders with garlic parmesan

These make great finger food for a large gathering – serve with cute cocktail sticks for spearing.

Tarragon chicken

Chicken is marinated with bay and lemon, then roasted and slathered in tarragon butter – expect beautifully juicy meat with a subtle aniseed flavour.

A white oval platter filled with sliced joints of chicken on a white and blue background

Chicken soup

Enjoy this warming chicken soup that makes the most of left-over roast chicken. It’s a simple recipe, so the quality of the stock used will make all the difference

Chicken and bacon pasta bake

Enjoy this classic combo of chicken and bacon in a creamy pasta bake on a weeknight with family or serve to friends for a comforting dinner party main.

Chicken casserole

This recipe for Dijon chicken casserole with buttery herb dumplings is an easy one-pot that will feed the family in just an hour.

Chicken alfredo

Enjoy tender chicken in a luxuriously rich sauce infused with a subtle hint of garlic. This mouth-watering recipe can be prepared and served in just 20 minutes.

Coronation chicken

Use up left-over roast chicken to make this classic that's as great as a filling for sarnies and jacket potatoes as it is for spooning into crisp lettuce leaves or over salads.

Chicken kiev

Master a classic family favourite tonight in just over an hour. With tender chicken breast, pools of garlic butter and a crisp golden coating, this is comfort food at its very best.

Chicken marbella with orzo

A retro classic with no chopping required – marinate the chicken overnight, then tip into a baking dish and it’s good to go.

Chicken marbella on a bed of rice with a glass next to it

Jerk chicken

Fire up the BBQ to make our easy jerk chicken recipe, best served with rice and peas or a fresh crisp salad.

Healthy chicken casserole

This chicken, leek and Dijon casserole is really simple to make, is ready in under and hour and comes in at under 500 calories. What more could you want from a midweek meal?

Chicken and Leek Casserole Recipe with Dijon Mustard

Crispy chicken with harissa honey butter

Use a punchy flavoured butter to elevate a quick-fix chicken or steak dinner.

A plate with crispy chicken, harissa butter, green beans and a fried egg with a knife and fork

Chicken red hominy soup (Pozole rojo de pollo)

Traditionally made for national celebrations in Mexico, this versatile red chicken soup is also a soothing dish for when you're feeling under the weather.

Healthy chicken tikka masala

Chicken tikka masala is known for being sweet and creamy. Here, the buttery flavour is achieved by using ground almonds, and just enough sugar makes the masala mildly sweet. Fat-free yogurt makes for an incredibly creamy curry, too.

Chicken enchiladas

These easy chicken enchiladas are sure to become a family favourite. Pack them with smoky chipotle chicken, crunchy peppers and black beans then finish with grated cheddar.

Spatchcock chicken

Master butterflied chicken with our easy recipe, seasoned simply with lemon, oregano and salt. Serve with roast new potatoes and seasonal fresh greens.

Chicken normandy

Make a batch of this comforting, freezer-friendly chicken dish. If you're feeling fruity, fry cored apple wedges in a knob of butter until golden, then stir through before reheating.

Chicken vindaloo

The fiery, tangy vindaloo originates from Goa and is infused with Portuguese influence. Monica Sawhney Haldar's chicken version is a speedy twist on the classic.

Chicken stroganoff

This creamy chicken stroganoff features soured cream, sweet paprika and a touch of worcestershire sauce for flavour. It's an excellent filling for jacket potatoes.

Chicken and chorizo jambalaya

Serve this warming pot of chicken and chorizo jambalaya with steamed spinach or a crisp green salad. You could also include pork or seafood in addition to the chicken.

Whole braised chicken with lemon and olives

Cooked with the warming flavours of ginger, turmeric and cumin, this braised chicken by Sofian Msetfi is juicy, tender and infused with subtle spice.

Chicken in a pot surrounded by vegetables an topped with herbs

Paprika chicken

Try this winning chicken dinner one-pot served with potatoes or rice for mopping up the smoky sauce.

Pot of chicken thighs in a paprika sauce

Chicken fried rice

This chicken fried rice is easy to make but promises lots of flavour thanks to ginger, garlic, soy and chilli sauce. Perfect when you’re short of time, too.

a bowl of fried rice with chunks of chicken and peas topped with hot sauce and a pair of chopsticks

Chicken souvlaki

Cook some sizzling chicken souvlaki skewers on the barbecue or grill. We've made this Classic Greek fast food dish lighter by using chicken breast rather than thighs.

Bundoo Khan-style chicken boti tikka

Sumayya's Pakistani chicken tikka is the real deal – thread marinated chicken onto bamboo skewers and serve with tamarind chutney.

Skewered marinaded chicken sticks on a white plate

One-pot koji roast chicken with garlic and ginger rice

Koji is a natural umami-packed seasoning made of rice fermented with special mould pores, a key component in Japanese cooking. In this recipe, it is used to marinate the meat and makes a really succulent roast chicken full of delicious flavours.

A whole roast chicken in a pot on a turquoise table

Machboos (Omani chicken one-pot rice)

Recreate the warming, spiced Omani rice and chicken dish that is cooked in one pot to cut down on cooking time and maximise flavour.

Bowl of Omani chicken one-pot rice on a table garnished with fresh herbs

Chicken Milanese

Prepare impeccably crisp chicken for this Italian classic. Serve it with a simple spaghetti pomodoro or in a ciabatta sandwich.

Peri peri chicken traybake

Chicken is marinated in a punchy homemade spice paste to make this winning chicken traybake. Plus, there’s only one pan to wash up.

a silver oven tray filed with chicken topped with chopped herbs and lemon wedges

Chicken burrito bowl

This burrito bowl comes packed with chicken, sweetcorn, black beans and rice – perfect for a filling lunch that’s packed with veg.

A bowl filled with sliced chicken, veg and rice next to a small plate of chopped herbs

Provençal poussins with Épices Rabelais, shallots and dates

Use classic French seasoning to flavour Provençal-style poussins, cooked here in fragrant spiced butter, orange juice and vermouth.

A platter of cooked poussins topped with sage

Sweet and sour caramel chicken

We use pomegranate molasses to make a sticky caramel coating for these marinated chicken thighs, ideal for a pretty dinner party dish.

Hainan chicken rice

Make the condiments while the chicken cooks, and this recipe from Malaysian street food restaurant Med Salleh will be quicker than it first appears.

Decorated red plate topped with Hainan Malaysian chicken and rice dish with fresh cucumber slices

Roast spatchcock chicken mojo rojo

Roast chicken is drizzled in a wild garlic pesto and finished with a squeeze of lemon, a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and a grinding of black pepper. This recipe comes from The Sun Inn in Dedham.

Chilli chicken

This take on an Indo-Chinese classic sees juicy chicken thighs marinated in soy and tossed in a punchy savoury sauce – perfect for a speedy midweek meal with a difference.

Silver pan of chicken and chillies on a rustic wooden board

Rotisserie chicken

This chicken from Bébé Bob is usually cooked on a rotisserie, but at home, you can turn the birds over several times as you cook.

Chicken kiev katsu curry

Check out our epic chicken kiev recipe where Japanese chicken katsu meets chips ’n’ curry sauce. This indulgent recipe is easy to make and seriously comforting.

Chicken Kiev Recipe with Katsu Curry Sauce

Air-fryer chicken wings

Use your air-fryer to effortlessly cook these chicken wings, delivering all the flavours you love without the hassle of deep-frying.

Platter of chicken wings, celery sticks and chips next to bowl of dip

Baked lemon chicken

Try our moreish tray bake packed with crisp chicken thighs, creamy lemon sauce and fragrant rosemary.

Butter chicken pie with naan crust

Try our twist on the classic chicken pie, filled with succulent, spiced chicken thighs in creamy curry sauce and topped with a crusty naan. This indulgent recipe beats any Saturday night takeaway.

Butter Chicken Pie Recipe with Naan Crust

West African chicken and sweet potato curry

This African chicken curry makes for a delicious family meal. It also freezes well: Cool the curry completely, then transfer to freezer containers or food bags to freeze completely. The night before eating, defrost in the fridge overnight. Try our other chicken curry recipes here...

African Chicken Curry Recipe With Sweet Potato and Peanuts

Quick-roast chicken with tomatoes, chickpeas and tarragon

The perfect midweek supper, just tip the chicken breasts, cherry tomatoes and chickpeas into a tray and roast with tarragon. Dinner just doesn’t get easier than that!

Roast Chicken Tomatoes Recipe with Chickpeas

Pepe chicken

Home-ground West African pepper, scotch bonnet chillies and peanut butter are key to this crisp-and-fiery chicken thigh recipe, straight from the street vendors of Sierra Leone.

Oven ‘fried’ chicken and purple slaw

This is our healthy version of a KFC takeaway. Oven 'fried' chicken is coated in crispy breadcrumbs and served with a fresh and crunchy slaw.

Chicken tikka burritos

Check out our quick and easy burrito recipe with tikka-marinated chicken. Serve this simple recipe with ready made rice, a simple homemade yogurt dip and warmed rotis.

Spanish chicken traybake

Flavour chicken thighs with sweet smoked paprika and honey, then roast until sweet and sticky alongside new potatoes, red peppers and green olives. Create this easy, throw-together super in a matter of minutes.

Honey and Paprika Glazed Chicken Traybake with Salad

Spring chicken pie

Creamy, rich and filled with the freshness of spring, turn your hand to making this effortless spring pie with chicken and leek.

A golden-crusted pie with a creamy chicken filling in a pie dish, with a pink napkin and cutlery

Harissa chicken and white bean bake

Mix up dinnertime with this vibrant recipe. Chicken thighs are slathered with harissa and cooked in a rich tomato sauce with beans and olives to make a healthy, high-protein family meal.

Chicken saag

Looking for a healthy chicken curry recipe? Our really popular chicken saag recipe proves that you can eat healthily without having to miss out on your favourite foods. This comes in at under 500 calories and is ready in under an hour. Try our healthy chicken recipes here...

Butterflied ras el hanout chicken breast with chopped salad

Want an easy chicken dinner recipe? Check out this North African inspired recipe, butterflied chicken ras el hanout. This dish is low cal, gluten free and packed full of flavour... an easy midweek meal.

Ras El Hanout Chicken Recipe with Chopped Salad

Honey-masala spatchcock chicken

This epic spatchcock chicken dish, made sticky with a golden honey-masala glaze, requires a little effort but offers impressive results.

Paprika chicken goulash

This chicken casserole recipe makes an interesting chicken dinner. Serve this simple one-pot chicken goulash with tagliatelle or rice for an easy midweek family meal. Plus it's low in calories, too.

Easy garlic and herb cream cheese roast chicken

Putting a thick layer of homemade herb and garlic flavoured soft cheese under the skin will keep the breasts succulent and juicy. Don't forget to slather some on top to give the skin a beautiful finish. Serve with fresh seasonal veg! Pair with our perfect roast potatoes recipes here...

Semur chicken

A chicken dish to serve to family or friends at your next dinner party: semur is a hearty dish in which a whole chicken is cooked in a thick soy broth with vermicelli noodles.

A metal pot filled with roast chicken, glass noodles and leafy green vegetables

Chinese drunken chicken

Check out this recipe for drunken chicken, where steamed chicken thighs are marinated with a bittersweet mixture of shaoxing rice wine and light soy sauce.

A terracotta bowl filled with pieces of steamed chicken in a chicken broth, with red chilli slices on the side

Mediterranean chicken traybake

So good we put it on our cover in August 2020, this simple chicken traybake recipe comes sprinkled with olives, feta, oregano and baby plum tomatoes – flavours that will have you feeling like you're in the Med.

Mediterranean Chicken and Vegetables in a Roasting Tin

Vietnamese ginger chicken

Uyen Luu’s Vietnamese chicken dish features ginger, tangy lemon, hot chillies and sticky honey, served with steamed rice and greens to make a midweek dinner with a difference.

Chettinad chicken fry

Maunika Gowardhan's super-simple version of chettinad chicken flavours thigh fillets with ginger, turmeric, fennel seeds, cinnamon and dried red chillies. It's adapted from the classic curry and can be prepared in much less time.

Chicken fajitas

A great chicken recipe for quick and easy entertaining. Check out this flavour packed recipe for these next-level chicken fajitas. Our cookery writer Adam Bush shares his tips and tricks to getting this classic family meal right, every time.

Buttermilk fried chicken wings

This recipe for crisp-coated chicken wings slathered in a sweet and spicy sauce comes straight from the kitchen of The Fox at Oddington.

Syrian chicken with bulgur wheat (burghul bl ja)

If you’re looking for inventive new ways to cook with chicken, this Syrian-style burghul bl jaj from Imad’s Syrian Kitchen packs in fragrant flavours and is easy to follow, too.

A chicken thigh dish topped with pomegranates

Caribbean chicken stew

This Caribbean chicken stew recipe comes from Trinidadian recipe writer, Shivi Ramoutar. It's flavoured with thyme, ginger, lime, Angoustura bitters and scotch bonnet sauce. Serve with coconut rice and peas. Shivi says: “Ma’s stew chicken with rice and peas, and macaroni pie, was our family’s steadfast Sunday comfort lunch from our childhood in Trinidad to now, and it always takes me back to a happy place."

Oven-baked pearl barley pilaf with chicken and mushrooms

Often made with basmati rice, this easy, filling chicken dinner is one of the most popular weeknight meals in Romania. It uses a whole chicken – ask the butcher to joint it for you.

Carpathia Pearl Barley Pilaf Chicken Mushrooms

Miso kale, pomegranate and chicken salad

Make our nourishing yet vibrant chicken salad for a flavoursome meal for four.

Easy Chicken Salad Recipe with Miso Kale

Chicken and vegetable couscous

Packed with plenty of nutritious veg, this hearty French chicken dish will warm you up on a chilly day.

Couscous Recipe with Chicken and Vegetables

Healthy chicken pilaf traybake

Add a bit of spice to your chicken traybake with cinnamon, cumin and turmeric for an easy midweek dinner.

Chicken ramen

Check out our simple ramen recipe with chargrilled chicken, crunchy vegetables and noodles. This fresh and vibrant dish is easy to make, ready in 30 minutes and a great source of protein.

Spiced-yogurt roast chicken

Check out our super simple roast chicken recipe with a quick spicy yogurt marinade. Serve this easy chicken dish with basmati rice and naans to mop up the juices. Click here for more roast chicken ideas...

Whole chicken shoyu ramen

Want to make a recipe using a whole chicken? Check out our chicken ramen recipe with crispy chicken and soy-marinated eggs. This recipe does call for a bit of butchery but, as you’re using the whole bird, it doesn’t matter if it isn’t done perfectly.