16 Chicken Recipes That Will Make You Drool

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When if doubt, cook chicken! It has to be one of the most popular ingredient you can possibly find, with kids of all ages, and grown-ups too, and in pretty much any cuisine around the world. These fabulous chicken recipes will cater for all tastes and are guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s faces. From juicy baked chicken recipes, to barbecued, fried, cooked on the stove top or in the air fryer, you will be spoilt for choices here. They are all super easy to make, without breaking the bank, and most importantly, these are chicken recipes that bring the whole family around the table.

Chicken Kabsa

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A plate of seasoned rice mixed with chicken pieces, garnished with chopped herbs, next to a green and red checkered cloth.
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A Middle Eastern one-pot wonder recipe, this Chicken Kabsa is incredibly fragrant, with juicy chicken thighs and perfectly fluffy basmati rice cooked in aromatic spices. Easy to make, a fantastic chicken dinner with a spicy kick.

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Chicken Kiev

A chicken breast stuffed with herbs an butter on a white plate.
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A classic recipe that simply bursts with flavour, this Chicken Kiev is a delicious and so succulent chicken breast stuffed with garlic and herby butter. The chicken breast is shallow-fried for a lovely golden colour, then baked in the oven until cooked through. So good!

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Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs

Chicken meatballs in a bowl.
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These are some deriously delicious Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs! They are incredibly juicy and tasty and deliciously golden on the outside, and ready from scratch in less than 25 minutes. How easy!

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Barbecued Chicken Drumsticks

Barbecue chicken drumsticks covered in a reddish-brown sauce, cooking on a grill.
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These Perfectly Perfect Barbecued Chicken Drumsticks are brined before grilling to create a fantastic chicken recipe that will certainly make everyone drool.

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Chicken and Leek Pie

A plate with a portion of chicken and leek pie and a handful of peas.
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Chicken and Leek Pie with puff pastry served with mashed potatoes and peas, the ultimate comfort food all year round. It’s a family-favourite dinner recipe that always goes down well, even with the fussiest of eaters.

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Air Fryer Whole Chicken

A roasted chicken with crispy skin sits in a pan, partially shredded, with a lemon beside it.
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You will never roast chicken in the oven again! Thissuper easy recipe for an Air Fryer Whole Chicken is deliciously juicy and tender with golden crispy skin and a lovely hint of lemon. Minimal prep, and just over an hour in the air fryer! How quick is that!

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One-Pot Chicken and Gravy

A chicken breast smothered in gravy with mash and peas.
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The ultimate comfort food is here! This One-Pan Chicken and Gravy is served with mashed potatoes and peas fora delicious meal that can be cooked entirely on the stove top. It’s also so quick and super easy to make with a few simple ingredients.

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Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

2 baked chicken legs with salad on a plate.
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These Baked Chicken Leg Quarters are beautifully golden and crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. A really easy recipe made in the oven with minimal prep and effort, and only one pan. So simple!

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Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts

Two grilled chicken breasts glazed with a golden sauce are on a white rectangular plate. Accompanied by bright green broccoli and two lemon slices, one above and one below the chicken.
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Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breasts with a hint of lemon, so delicious and easy to make, always a big hit with us. There is hardly any prep needed, and you get some juicy chicken breasts cooked in a real tasty honey mustard marinade.

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Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings

The image features a plate of golden-brown grilled chicken wings garnished with fresh parsley.
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An easy recipe for Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings with a simple seasoning that makes them incredibly delicious, perfect for every party or celebration. Less is definitely more!

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Creamy Tuscan Chicken

A creamy chicken dish.
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This Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a delicious chicken dinner made with seared chicken breasts cooked in a light creamy tomato, parmesan, garlic and spinach sauce. It’s a quick and easy chicken dish that will spoil your taste buds liek nothing else.

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Indian Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk

A portion of chicken curry on a bed of rice.
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If you are looking for a quick and easy dinner, this Indian Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk, is ready in about 30 minutes. Boneless chicken breast simmered in a rich and flavourful spiced sauce, this chicken curry is a perfect midweek dinner recipe for the whole family.

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Juicy Baked Chicken Breasts

A fork pierces a juicy, grilled chicken breast with a crispy, golden-brown crust on a white plate. The chicken is garnished with chopped green onions. Another piece of chicken is partially visible beside it.
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Juicy Baked Chicken Breasts with a touch of garlic and paprika, a delicious chicken dinner recipe that is ready in about 20-25 minutes. The chicken is so tender and juicy, guaranteed to be a big winner for your dinner. 

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Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks

A plate of grilled chicken drumsticks garnished with fresh cilantro. The chicken appears seasoned and golden brown. The plate is placed on a green and red checkered cloth.
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Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks with a touch of garlic and paprika, a simple chicken recipe that never fails to impress. The chicken has crispy skin, but the inside is tender and juicy without being greasy, making dinner time as easy as you can get.

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Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes

Seasoned chicken drumsticks, sliced potatoes, carrots, onions, and lemon slices.
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Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with poatoes, carrots and onions, a delicious chicken dinner that wil put a smile on everyone’s face. So simple, but so delicious!

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Extra Crispy Fried Chicken

A blue and white patterned plate holds three pieces of crispy fried chicken on a wooden table. A blue textured cloth is partially visible in the background.
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Say no to takeout with this Extra Crispy Fried Chicken, a delicious homemade recipe that is incredibly delicious an way easier to make than you’d think. The chicken pieces are coated in a nicely-seasoned buttermilk breading that helps create a good crunch and a lovely golden brown colour on the outside, but on the inside the chicken is beautifully juicy and tender.

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