Published on 08/03/2020 at 16:00 by James Guttridge

Here are 20 easy and original chicken recipes

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Chicken meatballs

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Chicken can be cooked as meatballs, flavoured with herbs. You can then enjoy the meatballs in salads, with pasta or as an appetizer.


 

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Chicken with herbs and lemon

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Chicken is fairly neutral in taste. To give it more flavour, you can marinate it with herbs, olive oil and lemon, before grilling it. A delight!

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Very creamy chicken pasta

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Chicken can be cooked as a pasta topping. You can add vegetables to your sauce, such as leek, courgette or mushrooms. Simply combine the ingredients with a bit of cream.


 

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Caramel chicken with rice and vegetables

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If you like Asian recipes, chicken is the perfect choice. Simply caramelise it with spices and coriander, and accompany it with rice. A real treat.

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Chicken nuggets

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Making moist, crispy chicken nuggets is not very complicated. Simply cut chicken breasts into pieces, dip them in beaten egg and then in breadcrumbs to form a crispy breadcrumb mixture. Delicious!


 

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Chicken spring rolls with vegetables

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For an appetizer or an Asian dinner, you can make chicken and vegetable spring rolls. Simply form small rolls of chicken, vegetables and rice vermicelli, wrapped in a sheet of rice. A bit technical, but delicious.

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Tarragon chicken with mashed sweet potatoes

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For an easy-to-prepare dinner, you can brown your chicken in a pan before adding cream and fresh or dried tarragon. As a side dish, opt for a sweet potato mash.

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Chicken and vegetable samosas

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As an appetizer, or accompanying an Indian speciality, samosas are perfect. Warm and crispy, they are loved by all. To garnish them, opt for chicken with some crushed vegetables such as peas, potatoes or carrots.

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Avocado chicken wraps

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For a picnic or a lunch on the go, wraps are an easy choice. Simply garnish a corn or wheat tortilla with vegetables, avocado and chicken pieces, and season with oil or mayonnaise.


 

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Chicken and mushroom quiche

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For a change from the traditional quiche lorraine, opt for a chicken and mushroom filling. You can use fresh or sliced chicken breast. Add cheese to bind it all together.


 

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Chicken with African spices.

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Chicken is ideal for dishes that are simmered. To enhance it and make a change from traditional chicken curry, try African-style simmered chicken.

 

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Teriyaki chicken skewers

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If you like Japanese cuisine, remember that it's not just about fish. Chicken can be marinated in a sweet soy sauce before being grilled. A real treat!


 

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Tex Mex-style chicken tacos

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Chicken goes well with foreign specialties. For tacos, simply use it as a garnish with tomato sauce, or as a shredded meat dish. Simple and effective!


 

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Thai-style green chicken curry

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Thai specialities are ideal for cooking chicken, as in this recipe for Thai green curry. To make it, proceed as with a traditional curry recipe by adding green curry paste.

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Chicken rillettes, ideal for finishing off leftovers

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If you have some roast chicken left over, you can use it to make a delicious appetizer on toast. Simply slice your chicken very finely and mix it with cream cheese, herbs and lemon. A delight!


 

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Chicken empanadas like in Argentina

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As a snack or a small appatizer, head to Argentina with empanadas, those little pockets filled with chicken, tomatoes and cheese. Delicious!

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Chicken pad thai with rice noodles

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If you like Asian food, go for pad thai! Simply sauté vegetables with chicken and soy sauce and mix it all together with rice noodles. Add herbs and peanuts to spice things up!

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Melt-in-the-mouth chicken lasagna

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To revisit beef lasagna, use chicken. You can choose a mushroom or green vegetable topping, or keep the traditional tomato sauce. A real treat!

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Chicken and saffron risotto

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Chicken goes very well in a risotto recipe. Don't hesitate to combine it with spices such as saffron to enhance it.


 

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Kefta-style chicken skewers

Kefta-style chicken skewers © Getty Images

For an original and spicy dish, you can cook the chicken on a kefta skewer, a gourmet recipe straight from Morocco. Don't skimp on the spices!