There are so many foods out there that deserve the credit for being versatile and go beyond the mistaken boundaries of frying, baking and boiling.
Chicken is renowned for being used for all sorts of delectable snacks and treats, but have you ever thought about the other ways you can utilise its goodness?
In this feature, we’re looking at some alternative ways to cook, prepare and eat popular foods from across the globe. From unusual dishes to simple classics, here are seven ways with chicken:
1. Chicken and Broccoli Bake
When it’s cold outside there’s nothing better than some simple, delicious comfort food. This recipe will make a bake that’s large enough to serve four people, so it’s perfect if you’re planning any impromptu weekend.
2. Chicken with Citrus Yoghurt Marinade
Looking for a family meal that’s full of flavour? This delicious recipe for chicken and citrus yoghurt marinade is bursting full of tasty goodness.
3. Roast Chicken Curry
Roasting the chicken makes a big difference to the sauce and using the whole chicken as opposed to just the breasts makes for an extra tasty curry. The chicken can even be roasted the night before! Although time consuming, this method is worth it. This recipe feeds around six to seven people.
4. Sticky Oriental Drumsticks with Curried Raisin Rice
Chicken drumsticks are simple flavour and these ones come out of the oven sticky, spicy and irresistible! The curried rice salad is a perfect finger licking dish to compliment the chicken and can be made up a day in advance. See our recipe here.
5. Chicken Vol Au Vents
These days it would be rare enough to see Vol Au Vents on a restaurant menu but they’re so easy to put together! See Shiela Kiely aka Gimme the Recipe’s take on Chicken and Mushroom vol au vents here.
6. Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken parmigiana aka chicken Parmesan is so tasty and utterly satisfying. Coated with delicious parmesan cheese its family-friendly and great for if a group of friends decide to come over. Have a look at this recipe from BBC Good Food.
7. Chicken Hot Pot
A heartwarming recipe that the whole family will enjoy! A one pot wonder where you can pop in a variety of ingredients and make it the meal of your dreams! Check out Andrew Rudd’s recipe here.
