Some people think that chicken can be a boring and tasteless meat, but these exciting chicken recipes will help prove otherwise. Given that it is often one of the first things to go into a supermarket trolley, we thought we’d share some great dishes using chicken.
These are all super simple to make and feature just 7 ingredients like all our other recipes. They are designed for home cooks of all standards and are all ready in less than 30 minutes.
Time to get into the kitchen and to start cooking up some of these chicken delights…
Easy Chicken Recipes to Make at Home
1. One-Pan Chicken Drumstick With Lemon Rice
For those times that you need a simple recipe that is affordable, quick and can feed a group, this is where our chicken drumstick one pot wonder comes in. Plus, with hardly any washing up to do, you will quickly realise you are onto a winner with this one.
2. Dry-Rub Chicken Wings With Blue Cheese Sauce
This simple recipe for dry rub chicken wings is the ideal party dish to make for a group of friends coming over to watch the big game or a movie. The creamy blue cheese sauce will have everyone drooling, dunking the wings to get every last tasty bite.
3. Thai-Style Chicken Cashew
One of the strongest memories we bring back from holidays is the flavours of the local food. Even years later, tasting one memorable dish will transport you right back. In Thailand, you’ll find five flavours: sweet, sour, salty, creamy and spicy. As for that one dish that will transport you to the Land of the Smiles? For many, that means a tasty chicken with cashew nuts. It’s a dish you will find the length and breadth of the country which is a staple for tourists and locals alike.
4. Chicken Goujons With Greek Yoghurt & Coriander Dip
Chicken goujons (those tasty strips of breaded chicken) have many different names around the world, one thing in common: when they’re homemade properly, they are absolutely delicious. Our recipe uses panko breadcrumbs (regular breadcrumbs will also work) for that extra crunchy bite.
5. Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta
If you’re craving a creamy chicken and mushroom pasta dish, then this is the recipe for you. A dish so simple, yet so luxurious and wholesome that you will quickly be addicted and making it on a regular basis.
6. Sweetcorn, Coriander & Lemon Couscous With Chargrilled Chicken
This coriander and lemon couscous will dispel any concerns you had about what can often be a dry and tasteless dish. Couscous – when done right – is moist and should be a real pantry staple. To say this recipe is bursting with flavour and goodness would be the understatement of the year.
7. Cajun Yoghurt Chicken Tenders With Pickled Cucumber
Cooking tasty dishes at home shouldn’t be a stress, and these gorgeous cajun yoghurt chicken tenders prove how simple eating well can be. It’s a quick ‘n easy dish that’s absolutely exploding with flavour.
You can never go back to your boring dishes again now that you have these exciting chicken recipes.
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