HERBED CHEESE–STUFFED CHICKEN
A disposable piping bag makes stuffing this tender chicken so easy. For a sharper flavour, add 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese to the stuffing or use black pepper cream cheese instead of the garlic-and-fine-herb cheese. HANDS-ON TIME 15 minutes TOTAL TIME 30 minutes MAKES 4 servings INGREDIENTS 75 g garlic-and-fine-herb fresh soft cheese (such as […]
EXTRA-CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN
The longer the chicken stays in the seasoned buttermilk marinade, the better, so it’s worth taking the time to let it soak overnight. Flour and potato starch work in harmony to create a tasty coating—and the double dip is the secret to the chicken’s ultra-crispy exterior. HANDS-ON TIME 1 hour TOTAL TIME 5 hours MAKES […]
SLOW COOKER BUTTER CHICKEN
This recipe can easily simmer away for eight hours before you add the chicken. It yields a large quantity of sauce, which freezes well—you can use half to feed a smaller group and freeze the rest for later. Serve over hot steamed basmati rice or with warmed naan. HANDS-ON TIME 15 minutes TOTAL TIME 5¾ […]
SLOW COOKER THAI CHICKEN CURRY
This restaurant-style Thai curry is so easy to make in a slow cooker (or on the stove). Serve it over steamed jasmine rice and garnish with lemon or lime wedges to squeeze over top. HANDS-ON TIME 15 minutes TOTAL TIME 6½ hours MAKES 8 servings INGREDIENTS 900 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1-inch […]
CHICKEN POT PIE WITH FLAKY BUTTER HERB PASTRY
This classic creamy casserole packs buttery herb-flecked pastry and rich, savoury chicken in every scrumptious bite. HANDS-ON TIME 1¼ hours TOTAL TIME 3 hours MAKES 12 servings INGREDIENTS FILLING: 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1.125 kg boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed 1 pkg (227 g) button mushrooms, quartered 10 shallots, halved lengthwise and thinly […]
CHICKEN STEW WITH HERBED DUMPLINGS
This one-pot meal has everything you could want in a stew: juicy chicken, hearty potatoes, tender-crisp vegetables and smoky bacon. The dumplings, which are just tender steamed biscuits, help soak up all that creamy sauce. HANDS-ON TIME 1¼ hours TOTAL TIME 1½ hours MAKES 8 servings INGREDIENTS 6 strips bacon, chopped 2 tsp olive oil […]
GRILLED SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN WITH BUTTERY BARBECUE SAUCE
“Spatchcocking” a chicken means flattening it after removing the backbone. This decreases cooking time and, along with the super-flavourful basting sauce, keeps the meat juicy. HANDS-ON TIME 40 minutes TOTAL TIME 1½ hours MAKES 4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS Buttery Barbecue Sauce: ¼ cup butter 2 cups finely diced onion ¼ cup cider vinegar 1 […]
KUNG PAO CHICKEN
Chili garlic sauce adds a nice spiciness to this stir-fry—add as much or as little as you like. Serve with hot cooked rice or egg noodles. HANDS-ON TIME 25 minutes TOTAL TIME 25 minutes MAKES 4 servings INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp vegetable oil 450 g boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced 1 onion, sliced 225 g green […]
MAPLE BUTTERMILK GRILLED CHICKEN
Make this dish with a variety of white and dark meat so everyone at the table gets a favourite piece. For a juicy garnish, cut a lime in half to grill alongside the chicken for the last 10 minutes. Squeeze the warm juice over the finished chicken. HANDS-ON TIME 45 minutes TOTAL TIME 2¾ hours […]
BASQUE ROAST CHICKEN
Espelette chili powder is a special spice found in the Basque region of Spain, and it’s hard to buy here. A good substitute is a mix of sweet paprika, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper, which we’ve used in this take on a typical Basque chicken dish. HANDS-ON TIME 25 minutes TOTAL TIME 1¼ hours MAKES […]