Chicken

Fried Chicken Noodles

Stir fry noodles are one of my favourite mid-week meals as they are super quick and easy to make. This recipe is a similar to a Chicken Chow Mein, except that we will be marinating and then shallow frying the chicken before we cook the rest. This recipe serves 4 Ingredientssunflower/rapeseed/vegetable oil/chilli rapeseed oil6 boneless and skinless chicken thighs1 egg½ … Read More

Special Chicken Biryani

This Parsi recipe is super special for two reasons; I learned it during my recent trip to India and I’m cooking it for one of my very good friends. Serves 6-8 people. Ingredients4 brown onions, thinly sliced sunflower/vegetable/rapeseed1 tbsp fenugreek seeds1 tbsp black mustard seeds1 tsp black peppercorns1 tsp cloves2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp ground cinnamonkashmiri chilli powder3 tbsp sesame … Read More

Curried Chicken Cutlets

This is an utterly delicious chicken dinner ready in 15 minutes. The recipe is from Eric Kim’s book ‘Korean American’.Serves 2 Ingredients2 tbsp rice vinegar2 tbsp sugarkosher saltground black pepper3 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced2 tbsp worcestershire sauce2 tbsp ketchup2 boneless chicken thighs¼ cup mayonaise2 tbsp dijon mustard1 cup panko bread crumbs1½ tsp curry powder1 tsp garlic powder4 tbsp oil … Read More

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

This delicious Jerk Chicken will pair perfectly with the Jamaican Rice and Peas. You can cook this in the oven but we have chosen to cook it on the barbecue for the authentic flavour. This recipe is from Mellisa Thompson’s book ‘MotherLand’.Serves 4 IngredientsFor the Marinade60g fresh ginger2 tbsp dried pimento/all spice1 tsp black pepper corns1 brown onion4 spring onion1-2 … Read More

Jamaican Rice & Peas with Jerk Gravy

Delicious rice and peas served with some lovely Jerk gravy to go with the Jerk Chicken. This recipe is from Mellisa Thompson’s book ‘MotherLand’.Serves 4 IngredientsFor the Riceoil of choice3 spring onions, finely choppedhandful of fresh thyme, roughly chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 scotch bonnet chilli400g red kidney beans 1 tsp dried pimento300g long grain rice, rinsed and drained200ml … Read More

Tahini Malai Wings

This stunning, must-try recipe is by Gurd Loyal from his book, “Mother Tongue”.Makes 10 Chicken Wings. Ingredients15 green cardamom pods1 tbsp coriander seeds1 tsp carom seeds1 tsp white sesame seeds8 garlic cloves4″ fresh ginger2 green chillies zest of 1 lime/lemonjuice of 1 lime/lemon1½ smoked salt/sea salt1 tsp ground black pepper1 tsp ground turmeric4 tsp white wine vinegar1 tsp garam masala50ml double … Read More

Chicken Broccoli Egg Fried Rice

Dinner in under 15 minutes – this quick, super easy, egg fried rice is perfect for those evenings where you want a low-effort dinner for you and your family. Serves 4 Ingredientsoil of your choice1 large brown onion, roughly chopped200g white rice4 boneless and skinless chicken thighs4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped300g tenderstem broccoli, roughly choppedsalt 4 eggsground black pepper2 tsp … Read More

Turkish Chicken Stew

This incredible recipe is inspired by Meliz Berg. Ingredientsoil of choice7 chicken thighs2 brown onions, roughly chopped1 tsp harissa pasta1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp aleppo pepper1 tsp dried oreganohandful fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped4 garlic cloves, grated 1 stock cube1 tbsp tomato Purée1 tbsp pomegranate molasses 1 tsp honey 1 tsp lemon juice1 ¼ tsp salt3 carrots, roughly chopped2 … Read More

Pepper & Cashew Nut Chicken Curry

I know I do a lot of chicken curries however, they are always a little bit different and all worth trying! This one has green peppers and cashew nuts to give it a bit of a bite. Serves 4 Ingredientsoil of choice50g cashews 2 brown onions, finely chopped3-4 green cardamom pods1 cinnamon stick2 bay leaves1 tsp cumin seeds4 large tomatoes, … Read More

Chicken Madras Curry

This is a very well-known dish but isn’t, in fact, traditionally Indian – it was invented in the UK but still equally delicious!Serves 4 people. Ingredients8 skinless chicken thighs on the bonesunflower/vegetable/rapeseed oil1 large brown onion, finely chopped4 cardamom pods1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp cumin seeds4 garlic cloves, grated1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated2 tbsp tomato purée 1¼ tsp salt1 … Read More