Poultry Recipes

• Baked Chicken Strips with Mango Salad

  No need to order when you can make these delicious baked chicken strips with a mango side salad in about 30 minutes.

• Moroccan Turkey Skillet

  This quick-to-make Moroccan dish is sure to please turkey lovers.

• Sky High Chicken and Vegetable Pie

  This savoury chicken pie recipe is a one-stop meal, with vegetables, grains and protein all in one dish. Serve with a leafy green salad for the healthiest dinner, and pack leftovers for lunch.

• Jerk Chicken Salad

  This tasty and healthy salad twist on jerk chicken can be put together in just 30 minutes.

• Chicken Provencale with Green Bean and Bacon Salad

  The chicken is basted in the same dressing used for the green bean and bacon salad, providing both well-matched flavour and less work in the kitchen.

• Homemade Chicken Fingers

  Serve these tasty chicken fingers with carrot and celery sticks, and with salsa as a dip to get extra veggies in.

• Apple Chicken Roll-Up

  These sweet and savoury apple chicken snacks are a perfect lunch for those on a diet. They taste great and are virtually carb-free.

• Chicken Satays with Thai Dipping Sauce

  These chicken satays are spicy, succulent and superb. The Thai dipping sauce recipe makes more than needed but it will keep well for two weeks in the refrigerator.

• Mustard Crumb Crust Fried Chicken

  Panko is packaged, crispy Japanese breadcrumbs pre-fried in oil. Use breadcrumbs if they are not available but many supermarkets carry the product now. Your favourite jarred salsa also works well with this mustard crumb crust fried chicken in place of the Mediterranean salsa.

• Nut-Free Pad Thai

  Flaxseeds make the perfect substitute for peanuts in this allergy-friendly pad thai recipe because they have great crunch.

• Grilled Chicken Breasts with Wild Blueberry Grape Sauce

  Top quick-to-make grilled chicken breasts with a sauce made from frozen wild blueberries for a tasty and original main course that's ready in less than half an hour.

• Cherry Chicken

  This cherry chicken recipe calls for sour cherries, a potent source of antioxidants. Serve with spinach salad for a well-rounded meal.

• Duck Kebabs with Honey and Orange

  A classic combination, Duck à l'Orange is given a Chinese touch in these sophisticated duck kebabs with honey and orange, infused with soy sauce and served with scented rice.

• Spanish-Style Chicken

  Salty black olives, sweet red and yellow peppers, spicy chorizo sausage, and white wine bring the flavours of the Mediterranean to joints of rich, dark chicken for an easy Spanish-style chicken casserole the whole family will enjoy.

• Indian-Style Grilled Chicken Breasts

  Tandoori dishes are often the healthiest option in Indian restaurants because they are cooked without fat added. At home, a hot broiler gives a similar result. These lean Indian-style grilled chicken breasts are served with creamy low-fat raita. All that is needed to complete the meal is rice or warm bread.

• Basil-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

  This stylish main course is, surprisingly, not laden with fat. The chicken breast halves can be prepared in advance, covered and refrigerated. Tagliatelle tossed with a little grated lemon zest makes a good accompaniment for the basil-stuffed chicken breasts, plus ciabatta with olives or sun-dried tomatoes.

• Orange-Glazed Chickens

  In this recipe small chickens are glazed with a delicious orange-tea marmalade. In addition, a wealth of heart-healthy vitamins and minerals come in each chicken. Serve orange-glazed chickens on a bed of wild rice.

• Roast Turkey with Lemon Couscous

  A small whole turkey is amazingly economical. It will give enough meat for at least 8 portions, or you can serve 4 people and have plenty of leftovers for sandwiches, salads and other dishes and make stock with the carcass. This roast turkey with lemon couscous is a wonderful pairing.

• Pan-Fried Turkey Escalopes with Citrus Honey Sauce

  The tanginess of citrus fruit marries well with poultry, especially turkey, which can sometimes be a little light on flavour. Here, pan-fried turkey escalopes are paired with a citrus honey sauce. For a simple accompaniment, steam some new potatoes.

• Creamy Turkey Salad with Grapes and Pecans

  With its wonderfully contrasting tastes and textures, this creamy turkey salad with grapes and pecans makes a satisfying main course that is luxurious without containing a lot of saturated fat. It is the perfect recipe for roast turkey leftovers.

• Spicy Stir-Fried Duck

  Here, strips of duck are stir-fried with onions, water chestnuts, bok choy, bean sprouts and pear. Very little oil is needed for a stir-fry, and adding lots of vegetables keeps the quantity of meat down. Serve spicy stir-fried duck with rice noodles.

• Roast Herb and Garlic Chicken

  Rather than rubbing butter over chicken before roasting, here a paste of fresh herbs and reduced-fat ricotta cheese is pushed under the skin. This keeps the roast herb and garlic chicken beautifully moist as well as adding a wonderful flavour.

• Golden-Roasted Chicken with Old-Fashioned Stuffing

  Always an impressive dish, a whole chicken provides plenty of protein, little saturated fat, and good amounts of B vitamins and zinc. A meal like this golden-roasted chicken with old-fashioned stuffing is perfect for noteworthy occasions, or just a simple family dinner.

• Spicy Jamaican Barbecued Chicken

  Because the flavour of chicken is mild, it benefits from a tasty baste when barbecued or broiled, such as in this recipe for spicy Jamaican barbecued chicken. Basting also helps to keep the outside from burning until the chicken is cooked through—especially when cooking over charcoal.

• Chinese-Style Lemon Chicken

  A savoury lemon sauce seasoned with a hint of sesame tastes fabulous with tender chicken and crunchy Asian vegetables. Serve Chinese-style lemon chicken with plain egg noodles or rice to add some satisfying starchy carbohydrate.

• Citrus-Grilled Chicken with Melon Salsa

  Capture the spirit of the tropics and serve it on your dinner table! This sunny mix of citrus-grilled chicken, melon salsa and salad greens spiked with jalapeño chili pepper, is healthy carefree eating at its best.

• Brandy Chicken with Apples

  Looking for a meal that can be on the table in thirty minutes yet is elegant enough to serve at a dinner party? Brandy chicken with apples tastes like it came from a French bistro. Serve with wild rice and sautéed green beans.

• Hungarian Chicken Meatballs

  Ground chicken and mushrooms make succulent meatballs—delicious simmered in a smooth tomato sauce with red and green peppers. Paprika warms the flavour and new potatoes turn these Hungarian chicken meatballs into a complete one-dish meal.

• Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

  This stylish-looking main course is surprisingly easy to make. The prosciutto-stuffed chicken breasts can be prepared in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator. Fettuccine tossed with a little grated lemon rind is a good accompaniment.

• Tandoori-Style Chicken Breasts

  Tandoori dishes are one of the healthiest options in most Indian restaurants because the food is cooked without fat in a tandoor oven. At home, broiling gives similar results. These lean tandoori-style chicken breasts are served with creamy raita.

• Chicken with Pepper and Asparagus

  Stir-frying is not just for Chinese dishes. This quick and healthy method of cooking works just as beautifully in this chicken, pepper and asparagus sauté, seasoned with garlic and rosemary. A bowl of basmati rice is the perfect complement.

• Chicken and Spinach Roulades

  Fresh spinach, roasted red pepper, ricotta and a touch of Parmesan together make a fantastic filling for tender chicken roulades. Braised in stock and vermouth and served with asparagus, chicken and spinach roulades make an elegant, attractive dish.

• Chicken Cacciatore

  Chicken cacciatore is a rich-tasting Italian classic that's perfect for a chilly night. Skinless chicken thighs keep the fat figures in check and the recipe's combination of mushrooms, tomatoes and herbs provides just the right flavour. Serve chicken cacciatore with polenta and green beans.

• Chicken with Lemongrass

  A cross between a soup and stew, this chicken with lemongrass dish captures the exciting spicy and sour flavours of Southeast Asia. Lemongrass gives a citrus touch, and light coconut milk—using just the minimum for flavour—adds richness without excessive fat.

• Chicken Breast with Roasted Garlic-Tomato Sauce

  Here’s a recipe that turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. This chicken breast dish, with a rich roasted garlic-tomato sauce, is high in vitamins C, B6, beta carotene and niacin and low in fat, but fabulous in flavour.

• Chicken Fajitas with Tomato Salsa

  Although in Mexico “fajitas” refers to a specific cut of beef, the term has also come to describe a combination of sizzling chicken with pepper and onion, wrapped in a tortilla. Chicken fajitas with tomato salsa have very little fat, but lots of fresh flavours.

• Spicy Chicken Tostadas

  “Tostadas” comes from the Spanish word for toasted. These flat, crisply toasted corn tortillas can be topped with all sorts of savoury things. Here a delicious spicy chicken, pepper, bean and tomato mixture is used.

• Chicken Burgers with Tropical Fruit Salsa

  There’s no need to give up burgers just because you’re on a heart-smart diet. These juicy chicken burgers, topped with a Caribbean-inspired tropical fruit salsa, are absolutely delicious. Complete the meal with oven-baked chips.

• Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Pastries

  There are lots of variations on these savoury Mexican pastries, which are similar to Cornish pasties. The filling here is a blend of lean, spicy chicken and vegetables, subtly flavoured with nuts and dried fruit.

• Chicken and Cashew Pancakes

  Chicken, stir-fried with carrots, celery and cabbage, then lightly flavoured with orange and sesame, makes a delicious filling for pancakes. These chicken and cashew pancakes are sure to meet with your whole family’s approval.

• Sweet and Sour Chicken Pancakes

  This is a novel way of serving the popular Chinese dish of stir-fried sweet and sour chicken. Here zucchinis and bean sprouts are added to the chicken, and the whole mixture is folded up in pancakes.

• Warm Sesame Chicken Salad

  Strips of chicken in a crisp coating of sesame seeds, breadcrumbs and cornflakes are served on a crunchy vegetable salad dressed with a fresh herb vinaigrette. A little chili powder in the coating gives this warm sesame chicken salad a bit of a kick.

• Coronation Chicken

  Specially created for Queen Elizabeth’s coronation, this curry-flavoured chicken salad with a fruity pilaf makes a lovely summer dish. Often made with cream and mayonnaise, this version cuts the fat content down significantly.

• Tarragon Chicken with Baby Spinach

  Tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds, is a favourite ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking. Available at most large grocery stores, it adds a nutty taste and thick creaminess to the dressing for this nutritious tarragon chicken and baby spinach salad.

• Mango Chicken Salad

  This mango chicken salad recipe combines new potatoes, tender broiled chicken and asparagus. Tossed in a fresh orange dressing and then gently mixed with juicy mango slices and baby salad greens, it makes a delicious and well-balanced meal all on its own.

• Asian Chicken Salad

  This chicken salad has an Asian twist. Fried chicken is tossed with oranges, green onions, snow peas and lychees and is then crowned with a drizzle of creamy peanut dressing. What a treat for your heart and your taste buds!

• Chicken Biryani with Cucumber Raita

  A biryani consists of curried meat, poultry, fish or vegetables combined with basmati rice to make a complete meal. Here chicken curry is layered with the rice and baked, then served with a fresh cucumber raita.

• Chicken and Ricotta Cannelloni

  Cannelloni are often filled with rich beef or veal mixtures, but this lighter version uses chicken with fresh vegetables. The chicken and ricotta cannelloni can be assembled early in the day, and left in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake them.

• Asian-Style Chicken and Pasta Salad

  Pasta bows taste deliciously different when combined with an exotic dressing of fish sauce, fresh red chili and rice vinegar in a moist Asian-style chicken and pasta salad. Fresh crunchy vegetables complete this well-balanced main-course dish.

• Pasta and Chicken Salad with Basil

  Quick to prepare, this pasta and chicken salad with basil makes an ideal midweek dinner and won’t spoil if someone is late home. Tossing the pasta with lemon juice and white wine not only adds flavour but also means that the quantity of oil can be reduced.

• Spicy Chicken Satay

  Moist, gingery cubes of chicken and crunchy vegetables are cooked on skewers and served with peanut sauce. Wedges of lime are included so the hot juice can be squeezed over the cooked chicken satay just before eating.

• Chicken Nuggets with Mustard Dip

  This healthy version of the popular deep-fried takeout snack will soon become a favourite. Serve the chicken nuggets hot, with oven-baked potatoes and fresh vegetables, or cold for a picnic or a packed lunch.

• Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup

  Packed with flavour, mixing pasta with chicken and a bounty of just-tender vegetables, it is easy to see why chicken noodle soup is traditionally eaten as a restorative. Serve it as an entree and enjoy the leftover chicken in sandwiches the next day.

• Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup

  This hearty soup tastes really creamy, yet it doesn’t contain any cream! Made with cooked chicken and fresh corn and potatoes, with a garnish of bacon, it’s substantial enough for lunch, served with crusty whole-wheat bread.

• Herbed Chicken and Potato Soup

  The simple, delicious flavours of this herbed chicken and potato soup will make it popular with adults and children alike. Try it for lunch on the weekend, served with plenty of crusty bread and fresh fruit to follow.

• Avocado and Chicken Club Sandwich

  This avocado and chicken club sandwich packs in lots of interesting flavours and textures. Crispy prosciutto replaces the usual bacon, and mashed avocado the butter. Adding a few leaves to a sandwich is a cunning way to get children to eat their greens.

• Indian Chicken and Broccoli Wrap

  These mouthwatering Indian chicken and broccoli snacks are quick to make. They use whole-wheat pita wraps instead of the traditional Indian chapatis. A yogurt-based raita, containing cucumber and tomato, is the perfect accompaniment.