We've rounded up your favourite chicken recipes for June 2013 and popped them all in one place just for you. From chicken and chocolate (yes, really!) to healthy chicken salads, we've got plenty of delicious recipes to choose from this month...
We've rounded up the most popular chicken recipes this month and popped them all in one place just for you. From chicken and chocolate (yes, really!) to healthy chicken salads, we've got plenty of delicious recipes to choose from this month.
Chicken is such a versatile ingredient and it's handy to always have some in your fridge or freezer. Packed full of protein, chicken will keep you fuller for longer which is perfect if you're trying to be healthy as it will help you to stop snacking between meals.
This month, we're hoping the sun is going to come out to play so we can wheel out the barbecues and cook one of our delicious BBQ chicken recipes - you needn't be scared to cook this meat on the barbecue with our foolproof ideas.
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Click through your top chicken recipes for June 2013...
20. Chicken with chilli and chocolate
Good for: When you're in the mood for experimenting.
Flavours: A rich chocolate sauce with a spicy kick from the chilli.
Time it takes to make: 40 mins
Why we love it: We know what you're thinking - chicken, chilli and chocolate, yuck! But don't worry, there's a method to this madness and this recipe really does work wonders. Chocolate adds a lovely rich flavour to a sauce - you won't believe it till you try it!
Top tip: Add a crunchy topping to this dish by sprinkling with toasted pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds.
Get the recipe: Chicken with chilli and chocolate
19. Moroccan chicken salad
Good for: When you're being healthy.
Flavours: Moroccan-spiced chicken pieces with fresh watercress and a hint of garlic.
Time it takes to make: 30 mins
Why we love it: This recipe is perfect if you're watching what you eat. The lightly-spiced chicken will keep you full until dinner time and the fun flavours will make this meal seem like a nice little treat.
Top tip: Add extra spice to this recipe by marinating the chicken pieces in a curry paste before cooking.
Get the recipe: Moroccan chicken salad
18. Lemon chicken kebabs
Good for: Cooking on the BBQ.
Flavours: Citrus lemon, succulent chunks of chicken with sweet roasted peppers.
Time it takes to make: 30 mins
Why we love it: This recipe proves how easy it is to turn two ingredients into a feast. The lemon adds a fresh burst of flavour to the chicken and peppers. The best way to cook these kebabs? On the barbie of course!
Top tip: Before adding the lemon to the chicken, heat it up in the microwave. This will ensure that you extract as much juice as possible from it.
Get the recipe: Lemon chicken kebabs
17. Courgette and chicken pasta salad
Good for: A healthy and light dinner option.
Flavours: Soft, creamy goat's cheese and fresh courgette.
Time it takes to make: 40 mins
Why we love it: Courgettes are coming into season this month and instead of hiding them in a sauce, make them the star of your pasta dish by teaming them with chicken and a little goat's cheese.
Top tip: Make this dish even tastier by warming up the cheese under the grill.
Get the recipe: Courgette and chicken pasta salad
16. Green curry chicken drumsticks
Good for: Sharing with family and friends on a sunny afternoon.
Flavours: A sweet lime-infused marinade with a mild curry kick.
Time it takes to make: 35 mins
Why we love it: Wrap these tasty chicken drumsticks in tin foil and take them with you on a picnic. Not only are these chicken pieces bursting with flavour, they're made with a fat-free natural yogurt-based marinade! They're perfect if you're watching your figure this month.
Top tip: You can also roast these drumsticks in the oven if you're not cooking them on the BBQ.
Get the recipe:
Green curry chicken drumsticks
15. Lemon and garlic chicken with a warm potato salad
Good for: Keeping you happy and full.
Flavours: A lightly lemon-dressed chicken with fresh, juicy salad.
Time it takes to make: 25 mins
Why we love it: If you're looking for an effortless, fuss-free dinner then this is it! The combination of fresh lemons and garlic gives this chicken an intense kick of flavour. Served with a filling potato salad, this recipe is low in calories but not in flavour.
Top tip: This recipe would work just as well with chicken thighs.
Get the recipe: Lemon and garlic chicken with a warm potato salad
14. Low-fat chicken burgers
Good for: Having a BBQ with your family.
Flavours: A meaty, tender chicken burger with a hint of garlic.
Time it takes to make: 28 mins
Why we love it: A chicken burger doesn't have to be dry and boring. This recipe turns your average chicken burger into a taste treat minus the fat of red meat burgers - what more could you want in the summer sunshine?
Top tip: Serve with fresh salad leaves and a wholemeal bun for an extra healthy spin.
Get the recipe: Low fat chicken burgers
13. Slimming World's chicken pappardelle
Good for: A low-calorie dinner if you're on a diet.
Flavours: A juicy tomato sauce with a fresh spinachfinish.
Time it takes to make: 1hr 15 mins
Why we love it: Chicken and pasta is a staple meal and you don't have to miss out if you're on a diet. Slimming World show you how to give it a fresh, flavoursome spin while also keeping the calorie count down.
Top tip: If you don't have any pappardelle in you can use other shaped pasta, like bows or penne.
Get the recipe: Slimming World's chicken pappardelle
12. Chicken and mushroom carbonara
Good for: Feeding the whole family, fuss-free!
Flavours: Smokey bacon strips with soft mushrooms and a light creamy sauce.
Time it takes to make: 30 mins
Why we love it: A dash of white wine and a pot of crème fraîche turn your average chicken pasta dish into a mouth-watering treat. A carbonara sauce is so simple to make - it's great for when you haven't got much in the cupboards.
Top tip: If you've got any leftover chicken from your Sunday roast you can use it up in this recipe - just reduce the cooking time.
Get the recipe: Chicken and mushroom carbonara
11. Gordon Ramsay's butter chicken
Good for: Enjoying on a Saturday night with company.
Flavours: A classic, rich buttery sauce.
Time it takes to make: 50 mins
Why we love it: Natural yogurt, garam masala and fresh ginger, your homemade butter chicken will be packed full of flavour if you make this recipe. Who needs to call in a takeaway?
Top tip: If you want to make this curry milder, add more natural yogurt to the mix.
Get the recipe: Gordon Ramsay's butter chicken
10. Chicken and pea risotto
Good for: A family weekday supper.
Flavours: Creamy risotto with fresh peas and thyme.
Time it takes to make: 40 mins
Why we love it: Risotto is the ideal go-to recipe when you're looking for something easy to rustle up for dinner. Simple chuck in all the ingredients you have in and allow to simmer - simple!
Top tip: Bulk this recipe up by adding some streaky bacon or dried porcini to the mix.
Get the recipe: Chicken and pea risotto
9. Low-calorie chicken tikka masala
Good for: When you're counting the calories.
Flavours: A rich, classic tikka sauce.
Time it takes to make: 55 mins
Why we love it: You don't have to miss out on your favourite when it comes to dieting. With fat-free yogurt and a light curry paste, this recipe proves it's much healthier - and tastier - to make curry from scratch..
Top tip: You can serve this recipe with brown rice or couscous for a lighter option.
Get the recipe: Low-calorie chicken tikka masala
8. Chicken, leek and Cheddar bake
Good for: Feeding the whole family with no complaints.
Flavours: A thick creamy, cheesy sauce with tangy leeks.
Time it takes to make: 35 mins
Why we love it: It really doesn't take much to make this chicken bake and that's one of the reasons why we love it. Tangy leeks and a couldn't-be-simpler homemade cheese sauce, make this recipe once and you'll never reach for a jar again!
Top tip: Bulk up this recipe by adding some wholemeal pasta.
Get the recipe:
Chicken, leek and Cheddar bake
7. Gordon Ramsay's stuffed chicken breast
Good for: Impressing your friends when it's your turn to cook dinner.
Flavours: Smoky Parma ham with a creamy cheese stuffing.
Time it takes to make: 30 mins
Why we love it: These chicken breasts are really are easy to make but look so impressive, your friends and family will think you've spent hours slaving away in the kitchen!
Top tip: If you don't have ricotta you could swap it for mozzarella or cream cheese instead.
Get the recipe:
Gordon Ramsay's stuffed chicken breast
6. Chicken and prawn paella
Good for: A Spanish-themed evening with the whole family.
Flavours: Classic Spanish flavours; chorizo, soft prawns and paprika.
Time it takes to make: 1hr
Why we love it: What makes this paella better than the rest? Well it has to be the paprika and fresh saffron strands of course! The classic Spanish spices will elevate your simple rice dish to a work of flavour perfection!
Top tip: Serve this dish with a thick lemon wedge and crusty bread.
Get the recipe: Chicken and prawn paella
5. Chicken and chorizo pasta
Good for: A speedy mid-week choice.
Flavours: Spicy chorizo with a classic tomato sauce.
Time it takes to make: 20 mins
Why we love it: Chorizo isn't just for paella, it's for pasta too! The spicy Spanish sausage gives your basic tomato sauce a quick burst of flavour - all you need is one simple ingredient.
Top tip: If you don't have chorizo, swap it for Parma ham or pancetta instead.
Get the recipe: Chicken and chorizo pasta
4. Hairy Bikers' Somerset chicken
Good for: A warming Sunday afternoon treat.
Flavours: A rich creamy sauce with a hint of mustard.
Time it takes to make: 45 mins
Why we love it: The Hairy Bikers have done it again! Plenty of chicken, plenty of sauce and plenty of flavour - what more could you want? Serve with crusty bread to mop up the delicious juices.
Top tip: You can serve this recipe with baked potatoes, rice or pasta.
Get the recipe: Hairy Bikers' Somerset chicken
3. Tomato baked chicken
Good for: Sharing with the family.
Flavours: A delicious tomato and mushroom-based sauce.
Time it takes to make: 35 mins
Why we love it: If you love dishes that are bursting with juicy tomatoes, you're going to love this one. Bake your chicken in a chopped tomato and mushroom sauce to give them a succulent, flavoursome twist.
Top tip: Use chicken thighs or smaller chicken cuts for a cheaper dish.
Get the recipe: Tomato baked chicken
2. Slimming World's chicken and potato curry
Good for: If you're being healthy this month.
Flavours: Soft potatoes, fresh handfuls of spinach with a hot curry sauce.
Time it takes to make: 40 mins
Why we love it: Curry is the thing we miss most on a diet. Thankfully this handy little recipe from Slimming World shows you it can turned into a healthy dish - our weekends are saved!
Top tip: If you want to make this dish even healthier, swap the potatoes for sweet potato or butternut squash instead.
Get the recipe: Slimming World's chicken and potato curry
1. Hairy Bikers' Spanish style chicken bake
Good for: A weekend guilt-free dish that everyone can enjoy together!
Flavours: A chorizo-infused sauce with tangy red onions, juicy tomatoes and a smoky paprika and fresh oreganofinish.
Time it takes to make: 1hr 15 mins
Why we love it: You can't beat an all-in-one tray bake especially when it's a recipe from the Hairy Bikers. This dish blends all the lovely Spanish flavours together in just one pan - which will mean less washing up!
Top tip: If you have any of this dish leftover, pop it into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure you re-heat it thoroughly before serving.
Get the recipe: Hairy Bikers' Spanish style chicken bake
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