Chicken
Chicken is a traditional family favourite - lean once it's skinned; economical, tasty and quick to prepare in infinite ways. Doictissimo's got more than 40 great recipes - from the good old roasted chicken through to more exotic versions from around the world. Dig in!
Low-sodium spicy chicken kebabs
These low-sodium spicy chicken kebabs prove that food can be tasty with less salt. Ideal for those looking after their hearts.
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Arroz con pollo
This colourful chicken and rice dish, arroz con pollo, from Latin America is cooked and served in one pot.
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Chicken and apricot tagine
The dried fruit and warm spices in this chicken dish are the unmistakable flavours of the Middle East tagine.
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Chicken biryani
For special occasions, this subtly spiced, Indian chicken and rice dish is traditionally decorated with pieces of edible silver.
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Chicken cacciatore
Chicken cacciatore translates as ?hunter-style chicken?, and is traditionally served with polenta to soak up the delicious juices.
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Chicken casserole with herb dumplings
This hearty winter chicken casserole is a main meal in itself, but is especially good when served with freshly steamed greens.
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Chicken chow mein
Chicken chow mein is a popular one-pot Chinese dish; a colourful, tasty medley of noodles, chicken, mushrooms, and vegetables.
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Chicken croquettes
These golden, savoury chicken nuggets, crunchy outside and meltingly soft inside, are a popular Spanish first course.
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Chicken fricassée
Chicken fricassée is a classic one-pot French dish in which chicken is simmered until the meat falls off the bone.
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Chicken gumbo
Traditionally made with seafood in Louisiana, this version of gumbo is made with chicken instead.
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Chicken in a pot
A one-pot chicken meal wonderfully flavoured with cider and root vegetables that you can leave gently simmering?
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Chicken in balsamic vinegar
This cold chicken dish has a lovely hint of sweetness from the balsamic vinegar and raisins.
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Chicken in garlic sauce
Don't be put off by the large quantity of garlic in the sauce, as the flavour will mellow in the cooking with the chicken.
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Chicken jalfrezi
Chicken jalfrezi is a spicy dish, with chillies and mustard seeds, for those who like their curries hot.
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Chicken jalousie
Although it looks impressive, chicken jalousie is quick to make with shop-bought puff pastry and pre-cooked chicken.
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Chicken Kiev
The classic garlic and butter-stuffed chicken Kiev; with the breadcrumbed coating preventing the butter from leaking out.
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Chicken korma
A mild curry popular in Indian restaurants, chicken korma is a fragrant and aromatic dish with a creamy sauce.
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Chicken paprikash
Spicy paprika adds both flavour and colour to this hearty chicken stew from Hungary.
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Chicken pasties
These chicken pasties make a complete and filling lunch in a pastry packet; great with a light green salad.
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Chicken pinwheels with pasta
These light and healthy chicken breast pinwheels are very easy to make and packed with Mediterranean flavours.
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Chicken piri-piri
The piri-piri or chilli sauce used on this roasted chicken is popular in Portugal and South Africa.
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Chicken pot pie
This pot pie is a great recipe for transforming leftover roast chicken into a satisfying family meal.
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Chicken schnitzels
This quick dish is suitable for a family supper or a dinner party, and you can replace the chicken with veal escalopes.
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Chicken tikka masala
Chicken tikka masala is an Indian restaurant dish, made popular in Britain, and easy to make at home.
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Chicken with chorizo
In Mexico, chorizo is made with fresh pork; in Spain, the pork is smoked first. Here the chorizo is fried and roasted with the chicken.
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Chicken with herb sauce
The chicken and vegetables are baked in the oven and a punchy green sauce is poured over before serving.
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Chicken with pancetta
Olives and capers give this creamy chicken with pancetta a great Mediterranean flavour.
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Chicken wrapped in pancetta and sage
Chicken in pancetta and sage is a light but elegant main course to which you can add grilled peppers and olives.
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Chilli and orange duck
The traditional flavour combination of rich duck and tangy orange is given a modern twist in this recipe.
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Coq au vin
Coq au vin is a traditional French classic that is perfect for entertaining and goes well with simple vegetables.
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Creamy tarragon chicken
Fresh tarragon and cream is a classic pairing in French cuisine, delicious in this chicken dish.
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French roast chicken
This traditional method of French roasting uses frequent basting, producing a really succulent roast chicken.
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Garlic chicken
Based on a classic Indian dish called Murg Massalam, this garlic chicken can be oven-cooked, grilled or barbecued.
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Honey mustard barbecued chicken
The sweetness of honey and the tang of wholegrain mustard make a delicious glaze for barbecued chicken.
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Lemon chicken, Chinese-style
This Cantonese lemon chicken dish from Hong Kong is something of a one-off, as lemons are rarely used in Chinese cooking.
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Lemon honey chicken with mustard mayonnaise
This lemon honey chicken is a simple but tasty dish that can be griddled, grilled, or barbecued.
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Roast chicken with thyme and lemon
Lemon and thyme are traditional roasting ingredients and make a simple, yet delicious, glaze for the chicken when added to the butter.
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Saffron chicken brochettes
Delicately flavoured with saffron, these chicken brochettes are ideal for a summer barbecue.
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Seared herbed chicken with green herb sauce
The green herbed crust seals in the chicken's juices, keeping the meat succulent.
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Southern fried chicken
Southern friend chicken is succulent comfort food from America's Deep South, with a traditional accompaniment of smooth cream sauce.
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Sweet and sour chicken
This classic sweet and sour chicken dish from Hong Kong is popular in Cantonese restaurants around the world.
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Tandoori chicken
As tender and flavoursome as the classic restaurant dish, this tandoori chicken has a more natural colour.
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Thai green chicken curry
By using a shop-bought jar of Thai curry paste, this flavoursome chicken dish is very quick to prepare.
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