Super versatile chicken is at the heart of many classic family faves, from speedy stir-fries and comforting pies, to fill-your-own fajitas and beautifully-spiced curries. Take a look at our family chicken recipes to find a new winning dinner! For further inspo, check out our easy family dinners and simple chicken dishes.
These chicken tacos are loaded with 2 of your 5-a-day and are high in protein. Plus, they take no time at all to rustle up. Don't skip the spring onion salsa, it's bursting with fresh, zingy flavours!
Cooked in a rich tomato sauce with sweet paprika and smoky chorizo, this easy slow-cooker chicken casserole recipe is the perfect comforting family dinner. It's cooked with butter beans, so all you need to serve it with is a little crusty bread for dunking.
'This curry is a staple in my home during Ramadan. We make it on the thicker side so it can be enjoyed with rice or bread’ says Dina Macki, a food writer, recipe developer and presenter.
Juicy chicken breasts are marinaded in a store cupboard-friendly satay sauce and cooked in the air-fryer until golden. Served alongside a crunchy slaw and hearty brown rice, a deliciously healthy dinner.
This super-tasty and fragrant Thai chicken curry is a lovely way to introduce all the family to new flavours. Suitable from 10+ months*, everyone will love the mild, creamy taste and there's a trio of veg for some hidden green goodness. Freeze curry portions for little ones and half the paste for another dish.
Blitz some spinach leaves with soy sauce, garlic and peanuts to make a colourful sauce for a stir-fry. This recipe packs 2 of your 5-a-day and is ready in just 15 minutes! You can even make the sauce the night before and keep it in the fridge for a super-speedy meal the next day.
Give your traditional chicken burger recipe a healthy makeover with this Cajun-spiced version. Layer up these spicy burgers with smoky, griddled chicken breasts and crunchy carrot slaw in a soft brioche bun for a tasty family treat.
With just a handful of ingredients – and a packet of wholemeat tortilla wraps – you can rustle up these spiced houmous and chicken 'pizzas'
Here's a quick and easy take on a classic butter curry, made with affordable chicken drumsticks and a jar of curry sauce. Ready in just over half an hour, it's an ideal midweek pick-me-up or a cosy, thrifty fakeaway for the weekend.
Flavoured with an aromatic blend of miso, soy sauce, spices and honey, this is a chicken and potato stew, Korean style. Perfect for packing some serious flavour into your dinner this is a winning midweek meal.
Chicken mince makes fantastic meatballs and this easy, healthy recipe also features grated courgette, which keeps the meatballs extra-juicy. If you don't have chicken mince, however, any other mince would work. A hearty yet summery family meal to add to your list!
With colourful Mediterranean veg, roasted baby potatoes and crumbly Greek salad cheese, this easy chicken traybake recipe is perfect for midweek family dinners.
These chicken kofta kebabs are flavoured with lemon, garlic, chilli and coriander, and are delicious loaded into pittas with charred corn salsa and quick-pickled onions.
Simple, quick and tasty, this Med-style chicken tart has a lot going for it. For starters, it provides one of your 5-a-day and is a source of fibre and protein. Secondly, it uses leftover chicken stew – see recipe below – so it's great if you like batch-cooking. Rustle this up for a deliciously different lunch or a fab family meal in just half an hour.
Brimming with bold and sunny Med flavours, this hearty and healthy stew is ideal for the transition between summer and autumn, or winter into spring. We love the fact it's on the table in less than an hour, and there are even leftovers for another meal – try our tart recipe, below.
Poultry and white wine are a match made in culinary heaven. Here chicken breasts are gently poached, then the is liquor used to make a creamy mushroom white wine sauce. Serve with new potatoes and delicious tenderstem broccoli.
All your favourite Mexican flavours wrapped in a tostada-style pie is a recipe for new family favourite – comforting, familiar, but interesting and so simple to make. Pan-fry your chicken, veg and spices, encase in tortilla wraps with grated cheese and pop in the oven to crisp up and create a melty, oozy middle. Dive in!
This delicious chicken taco recipe is bound to be a family favourite, with dark chocolate adding a depth of flavour, this is not one to miss!
This gently-spiced chicken chilli is a really versatile meal. Serve with baked potatoes, as we've done here, or go for baked sweet potatoes. The chilli would also be great served with rice or couscous. Hearty, healthy and budget-friendly, it's the ultimate all-rounder!
Get ahead for the week without spending hours cooking with our simple freezer bag hack. Bung your prepped ingredients into a bag, freeze, then cook whenever you're ready. This chicken and pepper fajita mix tastes great loaded onto tortillas with soured cream and melted cheese.
Get the barbecue ready for these super sticky honey, soy and ginger chicken skewers; they’re a sure-fire winner for hosting this summer
This fragrant dish made with garlic and ginger is a great way to introduce kids to different flavours.
Lemongrass, ginger, chilli, lime and basil leaves are all major components of Thai cuisine. This Thai-spiced roast chicken recipe brings those fragrant flavours to a traditional Sunday lunch and will leave you wondering why you didn't think about doing it sooner.
Try this light chicken dish combined with cooling minted yoghurt for a healthy spring-time meal.
Chicken and parsley meatballs might not exactly be your classic inclusions but paired with a traditional tomato sauce that contains just four ingredients, this dish makes an excellent light alternative to a traditional Italian meal.
Spice up your midweek meals with these crispy chicken liver noodles
Smooth peanut butter is the secret ingredient in this chicken, tomato and peanut curry. Fresh root ginger and red chilli add a burst of spice to the African-inspired dish, though you can always turn down the heat by deseeding the chilli should you so wish to do so.
Spatchcocking chicken means the bird can be cooked more quickly, while still retaining its delicious flavour. Chilli, lime and honey make for spicy, sweet and zingy combo. A great way of cooking chicken on the barbecue.
Looking for picnic inspiration this summer? Have a go at this vibrant chicken quiche recipe, with ribbons of courgette and crumbly feta cheese
A vibrant family dinner that can serve a crowd or give you delicious leftovers. This stunning one-pot chicken dish is packed with wonderful seasonal ingredients. Tender roast chicken, peppery puy lentils and an array of veggies come together in this healthy crowd-pleaser, which is made even more delicious with a dollop of spinach pistou sauce.
A simple chicken traybake elevated with smoky paprika, all you have to do is get it in the oven and wait for the magic to happen
This panko fried chicken recipe is a delicious and healthy take on classic fried chicken. Japanese panko breadcrumbs bring gorgeous crunch to this healthy crispy chicken whilst still being a little lighter, which both kids and adults will love.
Whip up this vibrant gingered chicken stir-fry noodle for a speedy midweek meal