Over 50 Easy chicken recipes for delicious meals

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Chicken is always a healthy choice. It is super-charged with various nutrients. So, whether you use our easy chicken recipes to boil it, fry it, bake it, stew it, or grill it—whatever you do, chicken will always produce a hearty meal.

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For many years, chicken has been regarded as a leaner option to red meat. Indeed, it is low in saturated fat, higher in omega-6 fatty acids than other animal meats, high in protein, and rich in vital nutrients like iron, zinc, copper, vitamin B6, and B12. There are also plenty of simple chicken recipes out there, hence why you’ll find chicken in most households.

Here at Tastelist, chicken is the main course. We frequently serve chicken breasts, thighs (our favourite cut), and even an entire bird on our kitchen table. Unfortunately, that can lead to a dinner rut developing far too quickly for our tastes.

If you're anything like us and simply can't bear to prepare your (or your family's) tried-and-true recipes for the nth time, we've got you covered. Discover a new weeknight favourite by browsing our great selection of 50 simple healthy chicken recipes.

Depending on how complicated the recipe is, preparation can take anywhere from 15 to 200 minutes. If you're having trouble deciding, try these well-liked and favoured quick chicken recipes: Chinese honey soy chicken recipe, Instant Pot pesto chicken pasta, Easy butter chicken recipe and Creamy Chicken Pasta of your Dreams! You have more than 50 recipes to choose from; surely one of them is likely to become your go-to favourite!

Let’s start with some exotic chicken recipes to inspire your tastebuds!

Simple chicken recipes from around the world

Take a trip around the globe while relaxing in your kitchen. These international easy chicken recipes for dinner will spice up your typical dinner routine. They are all easy, healthy chicken recipes with a few ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Do not be afraid to mix up the spices or marinade, that is where all the exotic flavour lies. Enjoy chicken goodness from Thailand to Morroco!

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Thai roast chicken with spicy sauce

Thai Roast Chicken with Spicy Sauce
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Thai Roast Chicken with Spicy Sauce

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This clever roast chicken recipe takes just 45 minutes to cook. The marinade – a glorious combo of lemongrass, coriander and garlic brings the kick, while brown sugar and fish sauce gives a salty sweetness. All served with a spicy sauce

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Original Chinese sweet and sour chicken

Original Chinese sweet and sour chicken recipe
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Original Chinese sweet and sour chicken recipe

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If you like Chinese food, you will surely be familiar with their famous sweet and sour chicken. With this recipe, full of oriental flavours, this dish will be as good or better than in the restaurant. It will be the best you've ever tasted!

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Original Korean fried chicken

Original Korean fried chicken recipe
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Original Korean fried chicken recipe

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Korean fried chicken is tastier for several reasons: it is fried twice, it is very crispy on the outside but soft and succulent on the inside, it is seasoned for a few hours with some Asian spices and sauces, batter is special and the sauce is unique.

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Chinese honey soy chicken

Chinese honey soy chicken recipe
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Chinese honey soy chicken recipe

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In Chinese cuisine, there are different sweet and sour dishes and different ways of cooking them. Among these, honey soy chicken is one of the most popular around the world. Learn how to make it and enjoy it at home.

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Traditional Thai chicken satay

Traditional Thai Chicken Satay
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Traditional Thai Chicken Satay

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Delicious chicken satay is one of the most well-known and most-loved of Asian street foods. My traditional Thai version will transport you from the very first bite, and is perfect served as an appetiser or as part of a sharing platter when entertaining.

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Italian mushroom and chicken

Original and tasty Italian mushroom and chicken risotto recipe
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Original and tasty Italian mushroom and chicken risotto recipe

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This dish is a traditional Italian meal. The base of risotto al Parmigiano is cheese and butter. In this recipe with mushrooms and chicken, you will obtain a bowl of delicious rice.

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Original Peruvian chicken stir-fry

Original Peruvian Chicken stir fry recipe
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Original Peruvian Chicken stir fry recipe

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Without a doubt, this is one of the best ways to eat chicken. This recipe combines classic Peruvian flavours, giving a special touch to the chicken stir fry. Don't miss it!

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Southern-style fried chicken

How to make southern-style fried chicken at home?
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How to make southern-style fried chicken at home?

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Here you'll learn how to make Southern-style fried chicken like you'd find in fast food restaurants, with crispy skin and tender meat.

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Stir-fry Chinese noodles

Stir fry Chinese noodles
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Stir fry Chinese noodles

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Spicy and delicious stir fry Chinese noodles

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Healthy pad see ew

Healthy pad see ew recipe
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Healthy pad see ew recipe

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How to make the BEST Pad See Ew at home! The secret? The right sauce, for one. And secondly, cooking the noodles separately to get some nice caramelisation on them before adding the cooked chicken and vegetables back in

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Japanese chicken curry

The best Chicken japanese curry recipe
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The best Chicken japanese curry recipe

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Curry (カレー) is a very popular dish in Japan and the rest of Asia. It was introduced into Japanese cuisine through British cuisine when India was under British rule. This chicken curry recipe is the best you ever tried. Prepare it at home!

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Now, onto easy homemade chicken recipes for those busy weekdays.

Easy chicken recipes for dinner

Do you feel as though the day is never long enough? You are not alone! Sometimes work gets in the way, and before you know it, dinner time is upon you. At such times, you want quick and easy meals. If you are pressed for time but still desire to prepare a home-cooked (and delicious) meal for your next dinner, here are easy chicken recipes for dinner. We have assembled them all, including 5 ingredient chicken recipes.

Homemade chicken chipotle burrito bowl

Homemade Chicken Chipotle Burrito Bowl Recipe
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Homemade Chicken Chipotle Burrito Bowl Recipe

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The bowls are loaded with juicy chipotle seasoned chicken over a bed of cilantro lime rice and topped with avocado, corn, cheese and sour cream.

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Homemade chicken tenderloin with potatoes

Homemade chicken tenderloin with potatoes recipe

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Learn how to make a delicious recipe: a baked tenderloin chicken and potatoes with an amazing onion sauce.

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The best homemade chicken enchiladas

The best homemade chicken enchiladas recipe
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The best homemade chicken enchiladas recipe

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Chicken enchiladas are a quick recipe for any day of the week. Soft corn tortillas are filled with seasoned rotisserie chicken and a delicious and original green sauce.

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Homemade chicken tikka masala

Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala
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Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala

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. Make this iconic curry at home!!! It's a stunner - and although there's an extensive looking list of ingredients, it's astonishingly straight forward. Far better than paste in a jar, less oily than restaurants, and you can get everything you need from s

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Homemade chicken and leek pie

The best homemade chicken and leek pie recipe
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The best homemade chicken and leek pie recipe

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This pie is high in protein due to the chicken breasts. With an appropriate pastry is much lighter, being a perfect dish: tasty and healthy.

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Delicious homemade chicken pie

Feeling fancy? Your friends and family will love these recipes, and you’ll soon be known as the go-to fancy-chicken chef!

Chicken - easy meals

Below we have easy meals from chicken. Yes, easy, may make you feel like they are ordinary in taste but be assured, these easy meals are definitely not-the-usual chicken recipes you find everywhere. For example, try our roasted whole chicken - it’s a Korean recipe with cream cheese dipping sauce. You will also love the Keto chicken casserole - it’s a quick, easy, healthy chicken for dinner. This is a special go-to on non-starch days. 

Easy slow-cooked butter chicken

Easy slow cooked butter chicken
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Easy slow cooked butter chicken

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Make this Slow Cooker Butter Chicken for a flavorful dinner that your whole family will love! It’s deliciously spiced (but not hot spicy!), super creamy, comforting, and the chicken is so tender and juicy!

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Roasted whole chicken

Roasted Whole Chicken
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Roasted Whole Chicken

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Korean roasted chicken, called tongdak-gui (통닭구이).

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Spicy chicken drumsticks

SPICY CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
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SPICY CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

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Chicken Drumsticks is an easy-to-make starter recipe. This mouth-watering chicken recipe is one of the most popular appetizer that simply adds on to the party mood with its lip-smacking flavours.

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Easy baked chicken thighs with baked potatoes

Easy baked chicken thighs with potatoes recipe

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These baked chicken thighs are very easy to prepare and delicious. In this recipe, they are roasted with potatoes for extra flavour.

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Best oven-baked chicken drumsticks

The best oven baked chicken drumsticks
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The best oven baked chicken drumsticks

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These oven-baked chicken drumsticks are very easy to prepare and delicious. Roasted with potatoes and onions is a unique flavour experience.

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Best baked chicken breast with potatoes

The best baked chicken breast with potatoes recipe

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Do you like chicken and want to try it in special cooking? You'll love this recipe! Light, baked, delicious and easy to make, it will give your chicken an extra special touch.

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Delicious Keto chicken casserole 

Delicious keto chicken casserole recipe
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Delicious keto chicken casserole recipe

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Quick, easy and healthy recipe.

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Quick chicken tacos

QUICK Chicken Tacos
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QUICK Chicken Tacos

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This is an easy chicken taco recipe loaded with big, punchy Mexican flavours. No marinating, no fussing with a separate sauce, no need to go overboard with toppings. The only question is – soft tortillas or old school taco shells??

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Chicken and beans enchiladas

The perfect chicken and beans Enchiladas recipe
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The perfect chicken and beans Enchiladas recipe

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Enchiladas are a comforting Mexican dish, made with tortillas rolled around various fillings, covered with chili sauce and cheese and baked until cheese is melted. They are usually garnished with fresh green onion, cilantro and sour cream.

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Mini tortilla with chicken

Mini tortilla with chicken

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Delicious mini tortillas filled with shredded chicken and avocado.

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Creamy chicken pasta of your dreams

Creamy Chicken Pasta of your Dreams!
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Creamy Chicken Pasta of your Dreams!

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A creamy chicken Alfredo with sun dried tomato, spinach and bacon, you'll love how the shredded chicken acts like a mop for the luxurious Alfredo sauce!

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The best chicken wings recipe

The best chicken wings recipe ever!
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The best chicken wings recipe ever!

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Everyone loves crispy American-style chicken wings. Learn how to make them at home here!

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Tender and crispy buttermilk chicken

Tender and crispy buttermilk chicken recipe

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Chicken is versatile. There are thousands of ways to season and cook it. Surprisingly, the result is always amazing. Chicken buttermilk is soft and crispy, learn how to make it here.

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Easiest and tastiest chicken nuggets

The easiest and tastiest chicken nuggets recipe
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The easiest and tastiest chicken nuggets recipe

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Everyone loves chicken nuggets! This recipe is a variation that includes cheese. The result is very creamy and tasty nuggets because the cheese will be melted inside. They are very easy to make and totally homemade.

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Easiest chicken kyiv 

The easiest Chicken Kyiv recipe
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The easiest Chicken Kyiv recipe

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Chicken Kyiv is a Ukrainian dish of boneless chicken breast pounded and rolled around a piece of cold unsalted garlic butter, which is breaded and fried or baked.

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Best chicken lemon recipe

Best chicken lemon recipe ever
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Best chicken lemon recipe ever

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This quick and easy Chinese food recipe based on chicken with lemon sauce will be a delight for the whole family because of its incredible and faithful taste to the original. Discover how easy, tasty, and simple is to cook it!

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Teriyaki chicken fried rice dome

Classic Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice Dome
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Classic Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice Dome

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For the nights you want to serve a classic favorite, but want to play things up, serve this teriyaki chicken fried rice dome. It’s basically a deconstructed fried rice dish prepared using a bundt cake pan.

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Perfect honey garlic chicken

The perfect Honey Garlic Chicken recipe
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The perfect Honey Garlic Chicken recipe

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Sticky tender boneless chicken thighs in a garlic honey sauce. This Honey Garlic Chicken is on the table in 20 Minutes. My honey garlic chicken a sticky savoury speedy dinner that the whole family will love using minimal ingredients.

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Chicken cacciatore recipe

Easy chicken cacciatore recipe
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Easy chicken cacciatore recipe

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The best chicken cacciatore in a rich and rustic sauce with chicken falling off the bone is simple italian comfort food at its best!

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Chicken marinade recipe

Simple, easy and delicious chicken marinade recipe

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This marinade is spectacular. Although it is perfect for chicken, it can also be used for turkey, duck and even pork. It is very easy to prepare and the meat is juicy and very tasty.

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Spicy buffalo wings

Spicy Buffalo Wings
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Spicy Buffalo Wings

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Enjoy this easy spicy buffalo wings recipe!

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Spicy chicken fry

Easy Spicy Chicken Fry recipe
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Easy Spicy Chicken Fry recipe

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Andhra Style Chicken Fry is a nice and quick to make chicken side dish that can be best served with Rasam or Sambar rice of South Indian style. The ground masala powder used in this recipe is the key ingredient to get all the flavours right.

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Quick chicken curry recipe

Quick chicken curry recipe
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Quick chicken curry recipe

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If you love Indian food you have to try this recipe! This Chicken Curry tastes just as good as what you’d get at an Indian restaurant, if not better, and it’s easy to make.

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Chicken pasta bake

Homemade chicken pasta bake recipe
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Homemade chicken pasta bake recipe

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If you are a pasta lover, you must try this chicken pasta bake. Easy to cook, delicious, and quick, you won't regret giving it a chance!

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Delicious Carbonara chicken

The most delicious Carbonara chicken recipe
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The most delicious Carbonara chicken recipe

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This is an easy, tasty and cheap recipe. Carbonara chicken is a dish that will please everyone and a perfect way to savour one of the ingredients, chicken, that we use the most in our kitchens.

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Massan chicken curry

How to Make the Best Massaman Chicken Curry
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How to Make the Best Massaman Chicken Curry

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What are you having for lunch today? It's none other than chicken Massaman curry. Its juicy flavor will surely thrill your palate and inspire you to believe in the power of good cuisine.

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Chicken Tandoori 

How To Make Chicken Tandoori Recipe
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How To Make Chicken Tandoori Recipe

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his tandoori chicken recipe is a classic Indian recipe that will give you soft, succulent, and super juicy chicken every time. Traditionally baked in a tandoor, this oven-baked chicken tandoori tastes just as good, if not better!

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Simple chicken parmigiana

Simple chicken parmigiana
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Simple chicken parmigiana

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Chicken Parmigiana (or Chicken Parmesan) - the great pub favourite has finally landed! Pollo alla parmigiana in Italian, but affectionately referred by Aussies as parmi or parma, you'll love this homemade recipe with extra crispy schnitzel, best ever!

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Quick chicken recipes

Start fresh or use a head start from the rotisserie. With these incredibly quick and simple chicken recipes, you can beat the clock when it comes to dinner. If you have guests coming over, or you are simply in need of a quick recipe to get the family fed, prepare dinner in 30 minutes or less using these quick chicken recipes! 

Quinoa salad with mango and chicken

Quinoa salad with mango and chicken
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Quinoa salad with mango and chicken

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Easy, quick, healthy and delicious. This quinoa salad recipe has everything and you can't miss it!

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Chicken Stroganoff

Chicken strogranoff
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Chicken strogranoff

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Enjoy this easy and quick recipe!

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Best chicken schnitzel 

The best homemade Chicken schnitzel recipe
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The best homemade Chicken schnitzel recipe

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This dish is commonly found in Israel. It consists of breaded and then fried chicken fillets, seasoned with flavour-enhancing ingredients. If you like chicken, this is a recipe you need to try.

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Chicken rice paper rolls

Fresh Chicken Rice Paper Rolls with Sweet Chilli Sauce
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Fresh Chicken Rice Paper Rolls with Sweet Chilli Sauce

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These chicken rice paper rolls are packed with fresh vegetables that are high in dietary fibre. One serve contains almost one-third of your daily fibre needs.

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Cheat’s chicken ramen

An easy way to make cheat's chicken ramen
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An easy way to make cheat's chicken ramen

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Really good Japanese ramen is an art form that any visit behind the curtains of a ramen joint in Tokyo will prove.By no means a traditional ramen but close enough and if anything, a chicken noodle soup to soothe the soul.

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Chicken is always a safe bet and it’s a bonus that it is so versatile. Enjoy our 50 easy chicken recipes for delicious meals. Do share your pictures and comments when you have tried each one of them!

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