10 can't-go-wrong chicken dinners

‘Zesty’ is the perfect word to describe this one-pot chicken wonder and the chef behind it – our man Dan! The juice and zest of lemons adds flavor and color to this otherwise simple dish. And if you haven’t tried gremolata before, it’s an easy herb garnish that also goes great with fish and beef.

This chicken dinner from Darren is so restaurant-worthy, your guests should be leaving tips. Best of all, you can put Darren’s zero-waste cooking philosophy into full effect by blending the leftover stalks and stems of your fresh cilantro (coriander) into a delicious marinade.

Spice up your next backyard BBQ and claim the grill-master crown with this next-level chicken and salad. Coated in a cumin, paprika and lemon zest spice mix, these drumsticks will always hit the right note.

No dish that’s so simple to make should have any right to be this tasty. But we’re unrepentant! This sticky, salty-sweet, golden-glazed chicken makes a great update on the classic Sunday roast. Serve with thick-cut homemade potato wedges and a little asparagus – gotta get those greens in.

Nothing turns nachos from a snack to a real-deal meal like a healthy topping of chicken! Chicken mince is quick to cook and really soaks up the flavor of the Mexican spice mix. Then it’s just a matter of sprinkling all ingredients over the corn chips and popping it in the oven ’til your cheese is perfectly melted!

If you’ve been craving Chinese take out lately, this 20-minute dinner should convince you that it’s just as quick – and even more tasty – to do it yourself. With a sauce of honey and soy (or tamari if you’re gluten-free), tender breast chicken and the crunch of broccoli and cashews, this stir-fry is f-r-e-s-h!

You’ll want to whip this one out next time you’ve got an army to feed. A one-pot curried chicken dish that is not too spicy (you can pump up that element by adding chillies if you’re keen), but really warming and filling.

Yes, you read that right: healthy fried chicken! Dan’s trick is coating the drumsticks in an almond crust then baking, which gives you all the crunch you love without the oil overload. By using drumsticks and cooking with the bone in, your chicken will have more flavor and be more tender.

Another Indian chicken dinner, this time with the creamiest of all curries, korma. While the thick korma sauce goes great with most meat and veg, we love how it pairs with chicken. Just increase the serving size on this recipe for those times you’re feeding a tribe.

Our glaze is made of sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce and crunchy peanut butter (drool), and takes only seconds to mix, toss with chicken and slide into the oven. Keep your sides simple to let the full sticky flavor shine through.