Quick answer
How do I keep chicken breast from drying out?
Don't overcook it — a few minutes per side and a short rest under foil is usually plenty. A quick marinade or a coating helps the meat hold its juices.
Chicken Recipes – Easy Meals for Every Day
Chicken is the workhorse of every kitchen — good for a fast dinner or a Sunday roast. Find juicy thighs, grilled and fried breasts, fragrant curry, crispy schnitzel, or a proper soup from a whole bird. Whether you're in a rush or slow-roasting, start here.
Best recipes
Club sandwich with chicken, cheese and fries
Restaurant-style butter chicken (murgh makhani)
Crispy chicken burger in a homemade bun
Honey chicken drumsticks with pumpkin ragout
Pasta salad with chicken strips, tomatoes and arugula
Tomato soup with rice
Grilled chicken tortilla with wild garlic
Chicken curry for lovers of both mild and spicy flavours
Asian-style chicken in spicy batter with hot sauce
Grilled chicken burgers with coriander
Chicken roulade with goat cheese and wild garlic
Creamy risotto with turkey roulade, spinach and gran moravia cheese
Slightly spicy meatballs with zucchini noodles
Rabbit in cream sauce, flo's way
Roast chicken pieces on carrot batons
Perfect homemade pâté with chunks of meat
Confit chicken hearts with thyme and tarhonya
Easter quiche with wild garlic
Grilled chicken and lemon skewers with lemon yogurt dip
Roasted chicken thighs with fragrant wild mushrooms
Lightly spicy wings with perfect fried rice
Chicken satay with peanut sauce
Jamie oliver's chicken in milk with lemon and sage
Creamy garlic soup – it'll get you back on your feet
Frequently asked questions
How long does a whole chicken take to roast?
A bird around a kilo and a half needs roughly an hour to an hour and a quarter at 180–200 °C. It's done when the thigh juices run clear, or when a thermometer in the thickest part reads 74 °C.
Which part of the chicken is best for what?
Breasts are lean and quick, thighs are juicier and forgive longer cooking. For stock and soup, reach for a whole bird, wings, or necks.
Should I wash chicken before cooking?
Don't — water won't kill the bacteria, it just splashes them around your kitchen. Pat the meat dry with a paper towel and let the cooking heat handle the rest.
What can I make with chicken fast?
A chicken stir-fry, curry, pasta, or a salad with grilled breast is on the table in half an hour.