Chicken

Sometimes you need a recipe for something quick, healthy and the perfect size for one, and this chicken and peach salad offers all that plus fresh and delicious flavours.

This creamy soup is delicious served with crusty buttered bread.

Pearl barley adds a lovely texture and nutty flavour to this chicken and tarragon risotto.

Mee (or mie), “noodles”, and goreng, “fried”, are the words used in Indonesia and Malaysia to describe a traditional fried noodle recipe usually containing chicken and nuts, as well as assorted other ingredients chosen by the individual cook. Note

Wing tips can be used to make chicken stock. Note

You need half a barbecued chicken weighing about 450g (14½ ounces) for this amount of shredded chicken. Note

A classic ingredient in French cooking, green peppercorns add flavour and bite to plump, juicy chicken thighs.

Risoni, a tiny rice-shaped pasta similar to orzo, is the perfect accompaniment for this creamy fennel and zucchini dish topped with crisp chicken.

Sweet, sticky and delicious Asian noodle stir-fry that is a fast and easy mid-week dinner.

Sweet and sticky deep fried chicken wings from the deep south!

This recipe is best made just before serving. Note

Instead of packaged pre-cooked rice, cook 2½ cups long-grain rice, spread on tray, cover with absorbent paper and refrigerate overnight. Note

Spiced tandoori chicken with a delicious pomegranate raita from Australian Women's Weekly.

A classic Asian dish, these honey chicken wings are a favourite on most Chinese restaurant menus. Recreate this delicious chicken dish for your family and friends for dinner.

A slow-cooked butter chicken topped with ricotta and coriander leaves. Serve with steamed basmati rice and warm naan bread, if you like

Catherine Finneran from Padstow, NSW has requested a low-fat laksa recipe. This one has all the flavour of a traditional laksa with a fraction of the fat.

This slow-cooker chicken with leeks and artichokes is succulent and gorgeous served on a bed of mashed potatoes and drizzled with the cooking juices.

This is also a great family meal served with rice or bread. The tandoori paste is found in the Asian section of the supermarket. Serve the salad in an airtight container that fits inside the lunchbox with a freezer block. Put the dressing into a smaller container to be put on the salad (or dunked into) at lunchtime – if it's put on in the morning, it will become soggy. If your kids are little gourmets, throw a wedge of lemon in as well.

With the added flavour of bacon, leek and brussels sprouts, this lovely chicken dish is delicious served with crusty bread to mop up all the tasty juices.

Mole is a Mexican dish packed full of rich flavours such as dark chocolate, spices and wine,

Sweet and spicy Portuguese chicken is perfectly paired with vegetable studded rice, chutney and lemon wedges.

You need half a large barbecued chicken to get the amount of shredded meat required for this recipe. Note

You can use any firm, waxy potatoes, such as pontiac or desiree, for this salad. You will need about 1½ cups (240g) coarsely shredded cooked chicken. Note

With the added flavour of bacon and mint, these succulent spatchcocks are mouth-watering served with velvety mashed potato, peas and lettuce.

You will need about half a medium head of iceberg lettuce to get the amount required for this recipe. Note

All ingredients can be prepared ahead of time and stored separately, covered, in the refrigerator. Use scissors to cut the seaweed into fine shreds. Note

Lemon thyme has a delicate perfume that infuses the chicken as it slowly cooks down, creating a tender, aromatic dish.

Sweet, sour and spicy nam jim chicken with a fresh and fragrant rice noodle salad.

Kaffir lime leaves are sold fresh, dried or frozen. The dried leaves are less potent so double the number called for in a recipe if you substitute them for fresh leaves. Note

We used large, 25cm diameter, packaged pizza bases for this recipe. Note

Fresh, herbed broad bean salad makes the perfect bed for this tender char-grilled chicken breast topped with chive butter.

Mix up your stir-fry dinners with this cashew and water chestnut recipe.

For a filling, delicious family meal, try this Indian inspired chicken curry with a twist.

Wonderfully light and fragrant, this beautiful Asian inspired chicken and prawn soup is deliciously healthy. Enjoy it for lunch or dinner on a cooling Winter's day.

Leek lovers can add the thinly sliced white and pale green part of a leek to this delicious chicken and mushroom pie, just add it after the onion.

With the added crunch of walnuts, these tasty wraps make a satisfying and simple lunch.

Traditional Japanese starter dish; marinated in ginger, soy and sake then deep-fried.

Spicy and fragrant chicken and vegetable curry with coconut and coriander from Australian Women's Weekly.

These juicy, spiced chicken koftas make a great light lunch served with ripe tomato salad, tzatziki and fresh bread.

We used large (25cm/10-inch diameter) packaged pizza bases for this recipe. You will need to purchase half a large barbecued chicken weighing about 450g to get the amount of shredded meat required for this recipe. Note

An easy and delicious chicken, mixed vegetable and almond stir-fry for a quick mid-week dinner.

These cheesy zucchini cakes make a lovely light brunch served with a crisp green salad.

Peas and shucked broad beans bring a sweet, spring freshness to this creamy chicken risotto.

You need to cook about 2 cups of jasmine rice the day before you want to make this recipe. Rice must be cold and quite dry, in order to prevent it sticking together in clumps when added to the wok. Note

The chicken can be made ahead and gently reheated when required. You could remove the skin from the thighs to lower the fat content of the dish if you prefer, although it does add flavour. Go for a green vege such as broccoli to add colour and crunch.

Mildly spiced tandoori chicken salad with pappadums and hot mango chutney.

You could substitute another small pasta for the pasta shells. You will need 2 bunches of watercress. For a modern look, split the green beans in half lengthways and arrange with other ingredients in individual containers, then drizzle with dressing. Do ahead: Recipe can be prepared 8 hours ahead up to the end of step […]

Whip up something healthy and filling for lunch with this spiced chicken sandwich with apricot and kumara.

Crispy and crunchy butterflied chicken from Australian Women's Weekly.

If you can’t find drumettes and wingettes, buy eight chicken wings, chop off and discard the tips. Chop the remaining pieces in half at the joint. Whole-egg mayonnaise gives the best flavour. The chicken and tarragon cream can be made the day before, keep, covered separately, in the refrigerator. Note

Put the baking dish as close to the preheated grill as possible. This dish can be served as is, or accompany it with a salad, or soft polenta, and fresh crusty bread to soak up the juices. Note

We suggest you make your own stock for this recipe; see the recipe on page 112. Arborio rice, otherwise known as white short-grain rice, is an excellent choice for this recipe due to its high starch level, making for a deliciously creamy soup. This soup is our take on the classic Greek avgolemono (which translates […]

Spiced, grilled chicken on delicately herbed couscous makes a lovely lunch or light dinner.

Butterflied chicken with a Thai dipping sauce, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly.

This particular version is Pakistani in origin, with a nod to India in its choice of spices. Garam masala is a mixture of assorted aromatic spices used in kitchens throughout the subcontinent. It is available in some supermarkets if you don’t have time to make our recipe. Note

You will need to soak eight bamboo skewers in water for at least an hour to prevent them from splintering and scorching. The sauce can be used as a marinade for the chicken before cooking, but cook chicken on medium heat so marinade does not burn before meat cooks through. You can also use ready-made […]

Flaky, golden filo pastry wrapped around a creamy chicken and leek filling makes for a delicious savoury strudel.

You need to cook 1½ cups (300g) white long-grain rice the day before for this recipe. Remove skin from chicken and cut the meat off the bone for your toddler. Honey may contain harmful bacteria and is not recommended for children under one year old. Note

Tabbouleh is a Levantine vegetarian dish traditionally made of tomatoes and finely chopped parsley.

This coconut chicken curry is the ideal choice for people who don’t like fiery curries. Note

Pancetta is an Italian unsmoked bacon prepared from pork belly, cured in salt and spices, then rolled into a sausage shape and dried for several weeks. Flavoured with sweet and savoury spices, such as black pepper, fennel and nutmeg, and with a rich layer of fat, when cooking with pancetta, a little goes a long […]

Spicy, crisp-skinned and deliciously tender, Shantung chicken is vinegary, sweet and delicately spiced.

A healthy and easy warm coconut chicken salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Tender chicken livers bring their incomparable flavour to this rich chicken terrine layered with asparagus spears and wrapped in prosciutto.

This soup is our take on the classic Greek avgolemono (which translates as egg and lemon). There are as many variations of this soup as there are Greek families, but the avgolemono mixture, added near the end of the cooking time, is always the crowning glory.

This pie is a feast of the senses with a healthy alternative crust.

A fragrant and rich Thai red curry from Australian Women's Weekly.

This pie is suitable to freeze. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. You can replace the carrots, celery, mushrooms and peas with a 400g packet of fresh diced vegetable soup mixture – this is found in the vegetable or refrigerated sections of most larger supermarkets, as well as many greengrocers. Note

A classic Chinese stir-fry, chicken with almonds is flavoured with soy and spiked with sherry.

A surefire family favourite - barbecue chicken with lemon and garlic is tender and tasty. Serve with good bread and a fresh green salad for a simple weekend lunch.

Fragrant and filling Thai-style green chicken curry pies make a great alternative to your usual meat pie. Accompany with plenty of green vegetables for a complete meal.

Don't be put off by the amount of garlic in this recipe. It infuses the chicken with a wonderful, yet not overpowering flavour. You can always discard it after cooking, if you don't want the full garlic experience!