Chicken

For a fast meal or snack, keep a packet of tortillas in your freezer. Note

Trim excess fat and tips from wings before cooking. Make an extra-large batch of this soup and freeze half. Note

Wash the chicken before baking and rinse under cold water. Pat dry with paper towel inside and out. Note

We used a canned tomato product that contained capsicum. If you can’t find it, simply use a can of diced tomatoes and add seeded and chopped capsicum to the pan with the garlic. Note

Sprinkle pork with combined green onion, chilli and nuts, if liked. Setting up a serve-yourself salad bar is a good idea for entertaining, as guests can pick and choose to suit their dietary needs or preferences. Note

You can use snow peas or sugar snap peas in place of broccolini. Note

Deliciously spicy chicken with couscous and crisp chorizo recipe brought to you by Woman�s Day. Serve with natural yoghurt and freshly steamed green beans.

If preferred. use your favourite chicken pieces. lf you segment the chicken yourself. use a sharp knife to cut off legs with thighs through the joint. the wings with some ot the breast. then cut the rest of the breast into chunks. The yoghurt helps to tenderise the chicken. Don’t worry about it separating during […]

Healthy Asian-style salad that's quick and easy to make.

Use whatever fillings you desire in this yummy suggestion.

This paella is a great way to use up fridge leftovers and pantry staples such as tinned tomatoes.

When buying the chicken, ask for it to be cut into pieces, to save time and mess at home. If you like a bit of heat, add 1 tablespoon hot chilli sauce to the glaze mixture. Note

Deliciously simple and bursting with flavour. This sweet and spicy chicken recipe by Woman's Day will make life easier if you add it to your weekly dinner meals as it is ready in less than 30 minutes!

Tamarind can be bought as a paste or seeds. Soak seeds in warm water and push through a sieve to extract the paste, or use liquid tamarind concentrate. Note

Natural yoghurt and mango chutney are good accompaniments for this dish. Note

Addictive and tender teriyaki chicken drumettes. Serve on a bed of steamed rice with bok choy and you�ll have a delicious homemade teriyaki chicken that the family will love.

Use chopped pork rashers in place of wings, if desired. Note

For a super-fast meal, use a barbecued chicken or sliced duck and follow the recipe from Step 3. Note

COOKING TIPS Cat chicken into similar-sized cubes, about 2cm, to ensure even cooking. Soaking skewers helps prevent scorching during cooking. FLAVOUR TIP For a variation, replace Cajun spice mix with a mixture of 1/S cup Greek yoghurt and 2 tablespoons tandoori paste. BUDGET TIP To reduce costs, make your chicken stock using stock powder or […]

An easy go-to midweek meal that the whole family will love. Chicken and broccoli topped with tasty cheese make a delicious combination in this mouth-watering bake.

Prepare couscous following packet instructions usually 1 cup couscous to 1 cup hot water or stock. Note

To make ahead of time, wrap log of dumpling mix in plastic wrap and keep chilled with chicken mixture. Note

Chicken schnitzel is a perennial family favourite. The addition of parmesan gives this easy dish a cheesy twist.

Full of flavour, tender, juicy roast chicken pieces are beautiful served straight from the pan with their lemon and rosemary sauce. Add a side of vegetables for a healthy family dinner.

Juicy tortilla crumbed chicken pieces have found their perfect match with enticing tequila sauce so have a fiesta with this Mexican delight.

This light Turkish meal takes just 15 minutes to create and is filled with delicious flavours such as spicy harissa, pomegranate, apricots and tender chicken.

Sushi rice is short-grain glutinous rice that is usually seasoned with a mixture of rice wine vinegar, sugar and salt. Note

Green or red curry paste can be used if you prefer a spicier curry. Note

The nam jim can be made up to two hours ahead. The chicken can be prepared several hours ahead. Brown sugar can be substituted for palm sugar. Note

For your sweetie pie! These are fantastic tiny little tempters if you’re looking for picnic fare - or anytime fare too!

Serve with a green salad Note

Old-fashioned chicken salad

Girls’ power Lunch! Gather your besties for a back-to-school debrief.

If you prefer, substitute 8 chicken legs or 4 chicken marylands for thigh cutlets. Smoked spanish paprika, also known as pimiento, gives this dish its characteristic Spanish flavour. Note

Large bowls of pho are a breakfast favourite in vietnam but they can be eaten at any time of day. Remove tough outer leaves from lemongrass and discard, then use tender pale cream part for chopping. Flat dried rice noodles are often labelled “rice stick noodles”. If noodles become cold, reheat by pouring boiling water […]

You will need 1 large barbecued chicken for this recipe. Note

Grainy buttered bread is topped with tender pieces of chicken, and finished with zingy lime. A fast and satisfying lunch.

A delicious combination and twist to a classic roast

Smoked chicken is so versatile and delicious in this wrap

You can substitute with lemons or use lime juice in squeeze bottles, if limes are too expensive out of season. Score chicken in several places across breast to enhance flavour. Note

Try other lean mince, such as beef, lamb or pork. Note

Basmati rice is the best choice for this Indian-style pilaf. Not only does it add a wonderful fragrance to the dish, but it’s better for you as it has a lower GI than other types of long-grain rice. Note

If you can find Thai basil, you can use this instead of coriander leaves. Note

You could also serve these chicken pieces rolled up in crisp lettuce leaves. Note

Top with chopped green onion (shallots) to serve, if desired. Note

Replace the sweet chilli sauce with tomato sauce for kids – and adults – who aren’t keen on spiciness. Note

Traditionally the sauce for bang bang chicken is made with a Chinese sesame seed paste, this can be tricky to find. However, while not traditional, tahini (sesame seed paste) makes a good substitute. Note

You'll have dinner on the table in no time with this quick and easy stir-fry.