Chicken is Australia’s favourite protein, and it’s easy to see why with our tasty collection of chicken dinner recipes!
We’ve rounded up all your favourites to make getting dinner on the table easier. Choose from schnitzels, curries, roasts, pies, pastas, soups, and more! From fast air fries to tray bakes, these chicken dinner recipes are made for low-stress weeknight meals. So, what do you feel like tonight?
Roast chicken tips
Roasting chicken is one of the tastiest ways to enjoy a cost-effective whole chicken, so we’ve included a clever air fryer roast chicken recipe below.
The key to achieving a crispy, golden-brown skin on the chicken is keeping the skin and flesh intact during roasting. Check whether chicken is done by piercing the thigh with a wooden skewer and inspecting the juices for any signs of pinkness (blood). If there is no sign of pink juices, the chicken is done. You can also check by tugging the drumstick – if the thigh joint feels loose, the chicken is fully cooked through.
How to cook chicken breast
When it comes to chicken breast fillets, you need to be aware that different rules apply for moist-heat cooking (poaching or baking in parchment) and dry-heat cooking (roasting, grilling, frying). When using moist heat, as in poaching, keep the heat low and cook for a longer period of time.
Grilled chicken breasts cook in 8-10 minutes, while poached breasts cook in about 20 minutes (this includes the cooling period in the pan). One way to ensure juicy, moist chicken fillets is to brine them before cooking as the salt draws moisture into the cells. To brine chicken, place breasts in a solution of salt and water for 1 hour in the refrigerator, then rinse away excess salt.
Try our super popular lemon parmesan pan chicken recipe, below, for a juicy, flavoursome chicken breast dinner.
Side dishes you’ll love
Looking to add more to your meal? Pair your favourite chicken dinner recipes with a hearty, seasonal side dish. Try garlic roasted potatoes and mushrooms, Brussels sprouts with chilli honey or buttery mashed potato. Delicious!
You’ll need these…
Breville Searing Slow Cooker (Amazon)
Wiltshire 1 Litre Enamel Baking Tray (Harris Scarfe)
Chicken fried rice
One pot chicken and rice
Chicken with crushed harissa chickpeas
Julie Goodwin’s chicken cacciatore
Smoky tomato chargrilled chicken
Julie Goodwin’s char siu chicken with egg fried rice
One-pan chicken rice with coconut
Easy chicken and corn soup
Rice bowl with lemongrass chicken
Hoisin chicken wings
Soy and sriracha air fryer chicken thighs
Persian-style chicken tray bake with pearl couscous
Lemon parmesan pan chicken
Air fryer popcorn-coated chicken with honey BBQ sauce
Oven-baked risotto with chicken, rocket and tomato
Best-ever air fryer roast chicken
Chinese honey chicken
Quick chicken casserole
Chicken schnitzel
Chicken pesto pasta with tomatoes
Japanese katsu chicken curry
Chicken and mushroom pizzas
Chicken and corn pasta bake
Roast chicken pie
Air fryer chicken nuggets
Pressure cooker green chicken curry
Chicken and sage tray bake
Chicken, minted pea and ricotta meatballs
