Top 10 Most Popular Family Chicken Recipes

Take the stress out of planning your family dinners. The best way to save time and money is to create a weekly meal plan. This doesn’t have to be anything fancy, just write down or simply save your favourite recipes. Chicken recipes usually feature in our meal planners.

We have put together our top 10 most popular chicken recipes for you to choose from. Simply save some of your favourites and go back to them when you are planning for the week ahead.

10. Chicken & Mushroom Pie

Chicken & Mushroom Pot Pie. A great family dish. A beautiful filling of chicken and mushroom topped of with a crispy puff pastry. Get the recipe here.

9. Moroccan Chicken Stew

Chicken thighs are budget friendly and also absolutely delicious. Try this Moroccan chicken stew we created for Carols Stock. A beautiful balance of sweetness from the apricots and a touch of spice. This is a winning family meal. Get the recipe here.

8. Chicken Cacciatore

A classic Italian dish that’s hearty, warming and easy to make. Using only chicken breast also makes this a fantastic healthy dinner option! Serve with soft polenta or crusty bread, the perfect thing for mopping up every last bit of delicious sauce. Get the recipe here.

7. Chicken Fajitas

Who doesn’t love chicken fajitas. They are super easy to make and a real crowd pleasure. They make mid-week dinner. Kids will love assembling their own for a fun family meal, and will particularly enjoy if made with a smokey BBQ fajita seasoning. Get the recipe here.

6. Sweet & Sour Chicken

Sweet & Sour Chicken Crispy coated chicken pieces tossed in an easy sweet and sour sauce with onions and peppers. This is a classic takeaway dish and it’s easier to make than you may think! We’ve used chicken thighs in this recipe as we find the meat is more forgiving to being overcooked and doesn’t become dry, but you are welcome to use chicken breast if you prefer. Get the recipe here.

5. Buttermilk Chicken Burger with Sriracha ‘Slaw

This chicken burger recipe is definitely one for a movie-night-in treat or a weekend lunch in the sun with an ice-cold drink. Crispy and mildly spiced chicken fillets, crunchy ‘slaw with a cheeky hint of sriracha, and an optional topping of kimchi for even more flavour and a spicy zing. Take out? Nah, make in! Get the recipe here.

4. Spatchcock Chicken with Veggies

Chicken Roast with Veg – Not a roast chicken in the traditional sense, but we love roasting a spatchcock chicken as it ensures the skin is crispy and golden all over. Sitting on a bed of herbs, garlic and sliced lemon, it’s cooked along with your favourite summer veggies for a roast dinner all done in the oven with little fuss. We’ve roasted bell peppers, shallots and green beans, but you could also cook asparagus, broccoli, green onion, etc. Ask your butcher to butterfly your chicken, or watch our video here to easily do it yourself. Get the recipe.

3. Murg Makhani (Butter Chicken)

One of the most popular dishes in Sunil Ghai’s restaurant  is Murg Makhani (Butter Chicken). But now you can make it at home. This dish can be served with Pulao Rice. Get the recipe here.

2. Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo

Nessa’s one pot family dinner. One-pot dishes are a favourite all year round.This dish is deliciously indulgent, yet is still bursting with fresh flavours. It can also be prepared and on the table within a flash. Enjoy! Get the recipe here.

1. Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Creamy Chicken

This has to be one of our favourite chicken recipes. Can literally be whipped up in 15 minutes and it is a real crowd pleasure. Everyone will love this and once you try it, it will become family favourite. Get the recipe here.

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