Chicken

A truly Italian pasta bake of chicken and broad bean rigatoni.

This Asian savoury rice porridge is a deliciously convenient and warming breakfast that comes together in a flash thanks to a handy pressure cooker.

The combination of juicy citrus, spices, herbs and pistachio is irresistible in this easy chicken dish. Delicious served with warm flatbread.

You can decorate the rolls at the end of step 4, by marking the tops with a flat-bladed knife in a criss-cross pattern. Note

Fragrant, fresh and packed with crunch, heat and flavour, pho makes an excellent healthy lunch.

Chicken wing nibbles are available from most major supermarkets. You could also use chicken drumettes. Note

A delicious, quick and easy barbecue-flavoured roast.

Yellow miso (yellow bean paste), a golden yellow colour, is made from soya beans and rice, and is aged briefly. It’s salty, but mild and quite versatile. It is available from Asian food stores. Note

With the perfect amount of spice, these tasty Turkish chicken kebabs are great for a family dinner or barbecue with friends.

Vietnamese summer rolls with a coconut twist.

Preserved lemons, a dominant ingredient in North African cooking, are salted lemons bottled for several months; the flavour is distinctively perfumed. To use, rinse well and discard flesh, using rind only. You need to purchase a large barbecued chicken for this recipe. Note

This rustic terrine makes a lovely lunch or starter. Serve with crusty french bread and cornichons (gherkins), if desired.

You can use any similar-sized chicken pieces, such as drumsticks or a whole chicken, cut into pieces. The pancetta, stock and olives are already quite salty, so you should not need to add extra salt to this dish. Note

Barbecued butterflied chicken with a sweet, sour and spicy Thai dipping sauce.

Quick, easy and healthy Thai chicken noodle stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.

These lip-smacking chicken wings are addictive and go beautifully with creamy capsicum and feta dip.

Tangy dijon chicken, baby spinach and tomato wrap from Australian Women's Weekly.

Studded with pistachios, this country-style chicken terrine would be excellent made with duck as well. Serve with relish and fresh bread.

Cranberries are very high in antioxidants and nutrients, giving them superfood status. They go perfectly as a sauce with chicken and melted cheese.

Consider this dish a fusion of the best of Indian and Italian cuisine. Or, perhaps it's just a very, very good pizza. Serve with icy cold beer and a table full of friends.

If you want to reduce the intensity of the chillies, remove the seeds and membranes. Note

This delicious and hearty chicken and vegetable pie is a complete and easy one-pot meal that can be prepared in advance and popped into the oven when the troops get restless.

Thigh fillets are the perfect cut of meat for this kind of chicken dish. They remain moist and tender and are the most flavourful part of the bird.

Sweet and fragrant Thai red chicken curry from Australian Women's Weekly.

There are as many versions of minestrone as there are regions in Italy, but this version simplifies the process with no loss of goodness or flavour.

Indian-style tandoori chicken drumsticks served on a bed of coconut rice with a wedge of lemon.

Serve these moreish little bites at your next gathering and watch as they quickly disappear.

Impress your friends with sushi made completely from scratch. Use a whole range of fillings like salmon, tuna and even beef, for a fun and satisfying party food.

Crispy grilled chicken with a delicious flavour-packed Thai-style nam jim.

Cook meatballs in soup close to serving time, to prevent soup from becoming cloudy. Use commercially made stock if you don’t want to make your own. Accompany with bowls of steamed jasmine rice and stir-fried asian greens. Note

Asian chicken broth with bean thread noodles, red Thai chillies and lemon grass from Australian Women's Weekly.

This fragrant and delicious chicken, noodle and makrut lime stir-fry is a quick and easy mid-week dinner.

Fresh, tasty and very moreish, chicken rice paper rolls make a great starter or share plate for a party.

Not suitable to microwave. Note

Chinese-style poached chicken with spring onion and coriander from Australian Women's Weekly.

Snow peas can be replaced with sugar snap peas, if you like. Hokkien (or stir-fry) noodles are sold in cryovac packages in the refrigerated section of supermarkets. Note

A simple and delicious roast chicken with rosemary and garlic from Australian Women's Weekly.

Richly spiced and sweetly dressed, this Indochine chicken salad makes a great dish to serve up to friends for a weekend lunch.

Here's a slightly more interesting take on your average roast chicken. If you're unable to find small chickens, larger ones cut into pieces will do. Adjust the spices to taste.

Each takeaway barbecued chicken we used in this chapter weighed about 900g; when skinned and boned, this results in 3 cups (480g) of shredded meat, or 2½ cups (425g) of coarsely chopped meat. Note

This pie is suitable to freeze. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. Note

Crispy on the outside but still soft on the inside, these Chinese noodle pancakes make a great bed for a classic chicken stir-fry.

Topped with melted bocconcini and crispy pancetta, these juicy burgers won't disappoint.

"Country-style terrine" is the literal meaning of this classic dish as it is chunky and rustic. Juniper berries, the dried fruit from the evergreen tree of the same name, can be found in specialty spice stores and better delicatessens.

Raita is a fresh yogurt salad that goes extremely well with spicy Indian dishes.

These tasty chicken pockets are filled with melting cheese, chopped sage and pancetta.

Three-cabbage coleslaw with shredded chicken from Australian Women's Weekly.

Deliciously pungent and flavour-packed ginger-shallot chicken dish.

These pies taste wonderful with a fresh rocket salad dressed with 2 tablespoons lime juice, a tablespoon of olive oil and a clove of garlic. Combine this with 100g baby rocket leaves, ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and ¼ cup fresh mint leaves. Sprinkle with 2 chopped green onions. Note

Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl, pour over slaw mixture; toss gently, season to taste. Note

A wonderful spiced chicken with all the flavours of Portugal. Basted with a chilli, garlic, paprika and oregano paste then stuffed with lemon and thyme, this chicken is fragrant, moist, tender and spicy.

This is warming comfort food at its best. Don’t let the long cooking time put you off. You’ll spend very little time at the stove before the pan goes in the oven.

A super fast and easy stir fry of egg noodles with chicken in tamari, mirin, ginger and garlic marinade.

Topped with golden, flaky pastry these individual chicken, leek and mushroom pies are great for either lunch or dinner.

kipfler potatoes, small and finger-shaped, have a nutty flavour and are great baked or in salads. You will need two bunches of asparagus for this recipe. Note

Healthy, fragrant and authentic Japanese teriyaki chicken rice salad.

Turkish grilled chicken club sandwich served with refreshing coriander aioli.

The garlic mayonnaise can be thinned with a little boiling water, if you prefer. Note

Bruise the lemon grass by hitting the lower white bulb with the flat side of a heavy knife or cleaver­ this helps to release its flavour and aroma. Note

Moroccan spice mix and preserved lemon have the ability to transform the humble chicken thigh from a tasty cut of meat, to a sensation dish. Don't be tempted to substitute chicken breast, the thigh is much more tender, succulent and flavourful.

Japanese-style chicken and egg on rice is a savoury and satisfying dinner.

A delicious baked pasta dish of chicken penne carbonara with crispy crumbs to keep the whole family happy.

Sweet, sticky and delicious deep-south finger-lickin' wings from Australian Women's Weekly.

Crispy and delicious chicken and ham patties that are great in burgers or for a snack.

Suitable to freeze. Note

Freeze individual cooled patties in airtight containers for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge; reheat in microwave or eat at room temperature. Note

Crispy and crunchy oven-baked parmesan chicken with a curly endive and olive salad.

Spicy and well spiced, these chilli, lime and coriander chicken skewers make a great starter or share plate for a party.

This easy chicken recipe is delicious served with a crisp green salad or beans.

A light broth with slices of tender chicken, fresh peas and asparagus spears, this soup makes an excellent starter for a dinner party.

PASTRY For information on how to wash leeks, see page 112. Note

These individual chicken, thyme and brandy pâtés make a great starter for a special dinner. You can use another dessert wine in place of the botrytis semillon if you prefer.

Delicious chicken wings in a sweet honey soy marinade; great for sharing with family and family.

Serve thick slices of this herby crumbed chicken with a big green salad for a delicious, speedy dinner.

Wombok is also known as chinese cabbage. Note