10 crowd-pleasing chicken recipes with 5-star ratings
Whether you’re cooking for the family or entertaining, these chicken dinners are sure to impress, from crispy Milanese to a Thai-style red curry
Chicken recipes are a great choice for feeding a crowd. Chicken is an affordable meat and stretches even further when batch-cooking, for example, in casseroles, curries or one-pot recipes. For more budget-friendly meal ideas, explore our budget family chicken recipes.
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1. Chicken & chorizo jambalaya
This vibrant Cajun-inspired rice dish is flavoured with smoky Spanish chorizo, sweet peppers, and juicy tomatoes. It's a true one-pan wonder with over 2,000 five-star ratings and 1,000 glowing reviews.
2. Saucy curried noodle bowl with crispy chicken
Take comfort on a cool evening with this spicy bowl food where chicken is served in a soup-like sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes and packed with two of your five-a-day, it’s a quick fix that proves a long day at work doesn't have to mean a boring dinner.
3. Chicken noodle soup
If you need a soothing pick-me-up, reap the health benefits of ginger in our fragrant chicken noodle soup. The healing power of chicken soup is fabled, and ginger is known to help ease the symptoms of a cold as well as calming nausea.
4. Red Thai chicken meatball traybake
Chicken mince offers a budget-friendly way to pack in protein, and this spicy meatball traybake is so simple to prepare — no need to brown the meatballs first. Just toss everything in a baking tray, cook your side dish (we recommend rice, but noodles work just as well), then enjoy a fuss-free, flavour-packed meal.
5. Chicken pasta bake
Tuck into this irresistibly gooey cheese and chicken pasta bake, sure to become a family favourite. Serve it straight from the dish with our green salad in olive oil dressing to add freshness and balance the richness.
6. Next level chicken burgers
This super-crispy chicken burger takes a little effort to make, but it's worth it. A buttermilk marinade ensures juicy, tender meat while the coating delivers the most satisfying crunch. Stack your burger high with your favourite toppings — we've gone for cheese slices, pickles, and Barney’s signature spicy mayo.
7. Home-style chicken curry
Bursting with bold spices, this one-pot Indian curry is big on flavour and requires only minimum effort. It serves up to six with little washing-up, because when cooking for a crowd, the last thing you need is a mountain of pans to scrub afterwards.
8. Chicken Milanese
Crisp, golden and utterly delicious — this breaded chicken Milanese is a classic for a reason. The cheese beneath the coating is optional but adds an extra layer of flavour and texture. Swap the chicken for turkey, pork or even aubergine for a vegetarian option.
9. Air fryer hunter's chicken
Air-fry chicken wrapped in bacon for an easy, comforting dinner. With just four ingredients — barbecue sauce, bacon, cheese and chicken — it’s a fuss-free meal for two. Serve with seasonal veg and crispy potato wedges for a midweek treat.
10. Chicken arrabbiata stew & parmesan dumplings
Give stew and dumplings a modern, Italian-style twist with spicy arrabbiata sauce and a grating of parmesan in the dumplings. Make a batch to freeze and when a chilly day rolls around, you’ll be glad you did — this is guaranteed to give you a warm glow.
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