Chicken

Budget-friendly chicken recipes

Whether you’re looking for something hearty and nourishing as the weather turns colder – try our

Our favourite Greek recipe ideas

As part of the research into his new cookbook

Super summer chicken recipes

From barbecuing to roasting; whole birds to wings and thighs; get ready to celebrate the season with our favourite summer chicken recipes. Winner winner chicken dinner!

5 best chicken wing recipes

Whether you’re after a Friday night fakeaway or looking to feed a crowd, wings are always a good idea. They’re a great vehicle for big flavours, and make the perfect finger food. We’ve rounded up our favourite chicken wing recipes for you to enjoy, covered in all of everyone's favourite sauces to top off the best messy dish in existence. Grab you napkins and here’s to happy, messy eating!

Simple Christmas dinner alternatives for smaller gatherings

11 cracking chicken curry recipes

We’ve chosen 11 easy chicken curry recipes to cater for all tastes, so whether you like it hot and spicy or mild and creamy, we've got the recipe for you.

Salad recipes with a difference

Using fruit in these salad recipes is a fast-track to fresh, juicy, colourful results. Enjoy!

Which chicken should I buy?

Here, we look at the regulations for chicken farming in Europe and around the world, and explain which labels to look for when you’re shopping.

6 Jamie Oliver 15-Minute Meals

The success of Jamie Oliver 15-Minute Meals relies on being prepared. Lay out your ingredients before you start cooking, and make sure you have all the equipment you need to hand.

11 cracking Easter recipes

How does Jamie Oliver roast chicken?

The ultimate Jamie Oliver roast chicken recipe gives you juicy meat and crispy golden skin every time. It’s packed with fresh herby flavour, and the garlicky onion roasting base turns into an incredible gravy.

Protected foods feast

From cheeses to ham and pies to wines the European Union’s Protected Designation Origin ensures the areas these foods are from are the only ones that benefit from making it.

Gennaro’s perfect chicken

Jamie’s friend and mentor Gennaro Contaldo has made us a How To video of his favourite chicken dish. He cooks up this beautiful Italian-influenced Chicken with Chilli, Rosemary and Garlic during what can only be described as a monsoon on a recent trip to the Amalfi Coast. Overlooking his beautiful and unspoilt hometown of Minori, Gennaro creates this sticky, spicy beauty – to feed four.

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Tasty chicken suppers

Why do so many chicken dishes evoke fond memories of childhood and growing up? From the traditional family chicken roast to a pan of gently-simmered medicinal chicken soup, and all the chicken leftover possibilities in-between! It’s really hard to pick a favourite chicken recipe because there are so many ways of cooking chicken and creating simple, family-friendly recipes.

Cooking with kids: Crunchy chicken pieces & yoghurt dip

Get them into the kitchen this weekend with one of our Kitchen Garden Project favourite meals:

Five retro foods saved by Jamie

Here at JamieOliver.com we love those long-forgotten dishes, because with them comes a whole load of flavours, textures and memories we’d forgotten all about. We can pimp up some stodgy British classics, or clean up some fatty comfort foods, and breath new life into dishes ruined by fast food chains. And by we, we mean Jamie.

52 Festive alternatives to turkey

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Deliciously healthy chicken recipes

When it comes to buying chicken, if it’s within your means, buy higher-welfare and sustainable options. The minimum standard we would recommend is RSPCA Assured – start here and upgrade to free-range or organic whenever you can. Be adventurous, try something different and whip up one of these easy, healthy recipes for dinner this evening.

How to make the ultimate chicken marinade

Marinades are a great way to pack meat, fish and veggies with flavour and achieve delicious, tender results, whether you’re quick cooking chicken kebabs or slow roasting a leg of lamb. Just make sure you leave your ingredients marinating for at least the time stated to really allow the flavours to soak in – it’ll make all the difference.

How to spatchcock a chicken

To spatchcock a chicken, or butterfly it, is to remove the backbone, thus allowing it to be completely opened out and flattened. Doing this reduces the cooking time significantly and allows the whole bird to be cooked in different, speedier ways, such as grilling or pan frying.

Stirring Slowly: my food journey

I don’t think I ever really questioned the focus of food in my family, and the importance it plays in our lives; it’s all I’ve ever known. Growing up above my grandparents’ restaurant meant that food, cooking and eating was of huge importance. We regularly sat around the dinner table together, my yiayia (grandmother) would have us doing jobs and chores from a young age, and whatever the occasion, there was a meal to match. Time was spent lovingly making cakes and slow-cooked dishes. Nothing was too much bother, it was how we showed we cared.

The ultimate guide to chicken cuts

But don’t fall into the trap of cooking mainly with chicken breast. As well as succulent white meat, the dark meat and different joints have masses to offer. We’ve pulled together a guide to help you get the best from different cuts of chicken below.

10 twists on Jamie’s roast chicken

We challenged Jamie’s food ambassadors to inspire us with their version of one of his

One whole chicken, four easy recipes

To help you get the most out of your bird, we’ve gathered our favourite recipes for using everything from breast to bone.

Jamie’s handy guide to roasting meat

Read on to discover the timings and temperatures for the perfect roasts, or download our

6 unbeatable chicken recipes

Top 10 chicken recipes

Thai green chicken curry

What to do with leftover chicken

Find yourself wondering what to do with leftover roast chicken? Well we’ve got loads of tasty ideas for you – try an epic salad or a cosy pasta bake,a hearty stew or a warming chicken soup. If you fancy taking things up a notch, you can use leftover roast chicken to make meatballs, dim sum or lasagne. Not only are these recipes delicious, they will help you make the most of your whole roast chicken, helping you to reduce your food waste and save money, too.