Meat
Chicken
Also called chicken thigh, chicken breast, chicken thighs, whole chicken, chicken mince, ground chicken
What it is
Domestic fowl. Thighs forgive; breasts dry out if you bully them.
Origin
Southeast Asian domestication; now the world's everyday meat.
Flavour
Mild, savoury, skin carrying most of the pleasure.
How to use it
Bone-in for broth and adobo; boneless for fast pan work; leftover roast for butter chicken logic.
Storage
Fridge 1–2 days, or freeze. Never let raw chicken drip on salad veg.
Can you recognise Chicken?
Ingredient challengeQuestions about Chicken
From this ingredient's notes in the catalogue — not a chatbot.
What is Chicken?
Domestic fowl. Thighs forgive; breasts dry out if you bully them.
How do I use Chicken?
Bone-in for broth and adobo; boneless for fast pan work; leftover roast for butter chicken logic.
How do I store Chicken?
Fridge 1–2 days, or freeze. Never let raw chicken drip on salad veg.
What does it taste like?
Mild, savoury, skin carrying most of the pleasure.
What can replace Chicken?
Tofu (medium for stir-fries, rice bowls). Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Recipes using it
Shoyu ramen
醤油ラーメン
A soy-sauce ramen you can make at home without pretending you run a 20-year tonkotsu shop.
2 hrA bit of workNo chilli
Paella
Paella
A wide-pan rice from Valencia — saffron, sofrito, and a toasted bottom. Not a dumping ground for every seafood in the shop.
1 hr 10 minA bit of workNo chilli
Butter chicken
मुरग़ मखनी
Delhi restaurant gravy: tandoori-style chicken in a tomato-butter sauce. Famous, modern, and not a stand-in for 'Indian food'.
2 hr 5 minMedium🌶️
Chicken adobo
Adobong manok
Filipino chicken braised in vinegar, soy, garlic and pepper — a method more than a single official recipe.
1 hrEasyNo chilli
Yangnyeom chicken
양념치킨
Twice-fried Korean chicken in a sticky sweet-chilli glaze — the reason 'chimaek' became a word.
1 hrMedium🌶️🌶️
Dakgangjeong
닭강정
Bite-size fried chicken in a sweet-soy-chilli glaze — snack-bar energy, not a whole bird.
45 minMedium🌶️🌶️
Dakgalbi
닭갈비
Spicy stir-fried chicken with rice cakes, cabbage and sweet potato — Chuncheon's table-grill export.
50 minMedium🌶️🌶️🌶️
Samgyetang
삼계탕
A small whole chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, ginseng and jujube, simmered until the broth goes milky and kind.
1 hr 40 minMediumNo chilli
Andong jjimdak
안동찜닭
Soy-braised chicken with glass noodles, potato and a lot of vegetables — Andong's sweet-savoury party pot.
1 hrMedium🌶️
Dakbokkeumtang
닭볶음탕
Chicken and potato braised in a gochujang pot until the sauce clings — also called dakdori-tang, still a weeknight hero.
1 hrEasy🌶️🌶️🌶️
Yakitori
焼き鳥
Chicken on a stick, salted or lacquered in tare, cooked hot — a bar snack that is also dinner.
35 minEasyNo chilli
Oyakodon
親子丼
Chicken and egg on rice — the parent-and-child bowl, simmered in one pan until the egg is just set.
25 minEasyNo chilli
Katsu curry
カツカレー
A breaded cutlet on Japanese curry rice — the student special that became a national comfort plate.
1 hrMedium🌶️
Omurice
オムライス
Ketchup fried rice wrapped in a thin omelette — Japanese home cooking that is unashamedly yōshoku.
30 minMediumNo chilli
Japanese curry rice
カレーライス
The everyday Japanese curry — mild, a little sweet, thick enough to catch on rice, no cutlet required.
55 minEasy🌶️
Ají de gallina
Ají de gallina
Shredded chicken in a bread-thickened yellow chilli sauce — Lima comfort that looks rich and is.
1 hrMedium🌶️🌶️
Causa limeña
Causa limeña
A cold yellow potato terrine with lime and chilli, layered with chicken or tuna — Lima's starter that is not mashed potatoes.
1 hr 55 minMedium🌶️
Khao soi
ข้าวซอย
Northern Thai curry noodles — coconut broth, boiled noodles, fried noodles on top, pickle on the side.
55 minMedium🌶️🌶️
Chicken tagine
طاجين الدجاج
Chicken with preserved lemon and olives — the Moroccan pot people mean when they say tagine.
1 hr 15 minMedium🌶️
Tinola
Tinola
Ginger chicken soup with green papaya or chayote — the get-well pot that is also Tuesday dinner.
55 minEasyNo chilli
Shish tawook
شيش طاووق
Yoghurt-garlic chicken skewers — pale, tangy, grilled, and unfinished without garlic sauce and pita.
2 hr 32 minEasyNo chilli
Doro wat
ዶሮ ወጥ
Chicken in a dark berbere-onion sauce, a hard-boiled egg — the feast pot, not a weeknight curry.
2 hrMedium🌶️🌶️🌶️
Avgolemono
αυγολέμονο
Chicken soup thickened with egg and lemon — silky, not scrambled, if you temper it.
1 hr 10 minMediumNo chilli
Coxinha
coxinha
Teardrop croquettes of shredded chicken in a dough, breaded and fried — a bar snack that is a project.
2 hr 20 minA bit of workNo chilli
Gumbo
Gumbo
A dark roux, the trinity, and a pot that is Creole or Cajun depending on who is stirring — not a generic chilli.
1 hr 35 minMedium🌶️🌶️
Jambalaya
Jambalaya
Rice cooked in the pot with the meat — Louisiana, not paella, not a dump-and-stir rice mix.
1 hrMedium🌶️🌶️
Molokhia
ملوخية
A green soup of jute leaves, garlic and coriander — slimy on purpose, chicken broth underneath.
40 minEasyNo chilli
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Stuffed Grape Leaves from Armenia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
40 minA bit of workNo chilli
Tajine de Poulet aux Carottes et Patates Douces (Chicken and Sweet Potato Tagine)
Tajine de Poulet aux Carottes et Patates Douces
Tajine de Poulet aux Carottes et Patates Douces (Chicken and Sweet Potato Tagine) from Algeria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 50 minA bit of work🌶️
Sticky Chicken
Sticky Chicken from Australia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
9 hr 15 minEasyNo chilli
Poulet Roti a l'Algerienne (Algerian Roast Chicken)
Poulet Roti a l'Algerienne
Poulet Roti a l'Algerienne (Algerian Roast Chicken) from Algeria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 40 minMedium🌶️
Spiced smoky barbecued chicken
Spiced smoky barbecued chicken from Australia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
50 minMedium🌶️
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.
44 minA bit of workNo chilli
Ayam Percik
Ayam Percik from Malaysia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
9 hr 45 minA bit of work🌶️
Brown Stew Chicken
Brown Stew Chicken from Jamaica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
55 minA bit of workNo chilli
Chicken Ham and Leek Pie
Chicken Ham and Leek Pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 38 minA bit of workNo chilli
Chicken & mushroom Hotpot
Chicken & mushroom Hotpot from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
52 minMediumNo chilli
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Chicken Enchilada Casserole from Mexico. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 15 minMediumNo chilli
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 45 minA bit of workNo chilli
Chicken Karaage
Chicken Karaage from Japan. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 15 minMediumNo chilli
Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad
Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad from Greece. Times were inferred from the source steps.
14 minMedium🌶️
Chicken Shawarma with homemade garlic herb yoghurt sauce
Chicken Shawarma with homemade garlic herb yoghurt sauce from Saudi Arabia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
12 hr 58 minA bit of work🌶️
Easy Spanish chicken
Easy Spanish chicken from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 5 minMediumNo chilli
Rappie Pie
Rappie Pie from Canada. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 30 minMediumNo chilli
General Tsos Chicken
General Tsos Chicken from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 minA bit of work🌶️
Hot and Sour Soup
Hot and Sour Soup from China. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minA bit of workNo chilli
Shawarma
Shawarma from Egypt. Times were inferred from the source steps.
48 hr 25 minA bit of work🌶️
Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe
Jamaican Curry Chicken Recipe from Jamaica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
10 hr 5 minA bit of work🌶️🌶️🌶️
kabse
kabse from Saudi Arabia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
40 minMediumNo chilli
Katsu Chicken curry
Katsu Chicken curry from Japan. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 17 minA bit of workNo chilli
Kung Pao Chicken
Kung Pao Chicken from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.
50 minA bit of work🌶️
Lancashire hotpot
Lancashire hotpot from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
23 minMediumNo chilli
Pan-fried hake, white bean & chorizo broth
Pan-fried hake, white bean & chorizo broth from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 5 minMediumNo chilli
Panang chicken curry (kaeng panang gai)
Panang chicken curry
Panang chicken curry (kaeng panang gai) from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
20 minA bit of work🌶️
Piri-piri chicken and slaw
Piri-piri chicken and slaw from Portugal. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 50 minA bit of work🌶️
Pollo en pepitoria
Pollo en pepitoria from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
58 minA bit of workNo chilli
Red curry chicken kebabs
Red curry chicken kebabs from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
18 minMediumNo chilli
Potato Gratin with Chicken
15 minute potato gratin with chicken and bacon greens: a gratin always seems more effort and more indulgent than ordinary boiled or roasts, but it doesn't have to take 45mins, it's nice for a change and you can control t
1 hr 8 minMediumNo chilli
Rosol (Polish Chicken Soup)
Rosol
Rosol (Polish Chicken Soup) from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 40 minA bit of work🌶️
Salmon noodle soup
Salmon noodle soup from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
23 minMediumNo chilli
Spanish Chicken
Spanish Chicken from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 15 minMediumNo chilli
Stuffed Lamb Tomatoes
Stuffed Lamb Tomatoes from Greece. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 10 minA bit of workNo chilli
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweet and Sour Chicken from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.
8 hr 45 minA bit of workNo chilli
Syrian Rice with Meat
Syrian Rice with Meat from Syria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
45 minMediumNo chilli
Teriyaki Chicken Casserole
Teriyaki Chicken Casserole from Japan. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 35 minMediumNo chilli
Thai drumsticks
Thai drumsticks from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
50 minEasy🌶️
Thai green chicken soup
Thai green chicken soup from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
31 minA bit of workNo chilli
Thai Green Curry
Thai Green Curry from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
36 minMediumNo chilli
Tom kha gai
Tom kha gai from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
33 minA bit of work🌶️
Tom yum soup with prawns
Tom yum soup with prawns from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
35 minA bit of work🌶️
Tunisian Lamb Soup
Tunisian Lamb Soup from Tunisia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
50 minA bit of work🌶️
Turkish rice (vermicelli rice)
rice
Turkish rice (vermicelli rice) from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
44 minEasyNo chilli
Venetian Duck Ragu
Venetian Duck Ragu from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 42 minA bit of workNo chilli
Jerk chicken with rice & peas
Jerk chicken with rice & peas from Jamaica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
10 hr 40 minA bit of work🌶️
Beetroot Soup (Borscht)
Beetroot Soup
Chop the beetroot, add water and stock cube and cook for 15mins. Add the other ingredients and boil until soft. Finally add the beans and cook for 5mins. Serve in the soup pot.
30 minMediumNo chilli
Vietnamese veg parcels
Vietnamese veg parcels from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 hr 10 minA bit of work🌶️
Chicken Alfredo Primavera
Chicken Alfredo Primavera from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
51 minA bit of workNo chilli
Chicken wings with cumin, lemon & garlic
Chicken wings with cumin, lemon & garlic from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
10 hr 30 minEasyNo chilli
Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry
Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.
21 minMediumNo chilli
Chorizo & chickpea soup
Chorizo & chickpea soup from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
16 minMedium🌶️
Crispy Sausages and Greens
Crispy Sausages and Greens from Ireland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 2 minMedium🌶️
Egyptian Fatteh
Egyptian Fatteh from Egypt. Times were inferred from the source steps.
3 hr 20 minA bit of workNo chilli
Pad See Ew
Pad See Ew from Thailand. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minMediumNo chilli
Roasted chicken with creamy walnut sauce
Roasted chicken with creamy walnut sauce from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
53 minMediumNo chilli
Sichuan Eggplant
This recipe calls for asian eggplants, or Japanese eggplants. They are long and thin compared to a European or globe eggplant, and much more tender and delicate. If you can't find them you can substitute globe eggplant,
47 minA bit of workNo chilli
Spanish chicken pie
Spanish chicken pie from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
46 minMediumNo chilli
Thai-style fish broth with greens
Thai-style fish broth with greens from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
20 minMediumNo chilli
Vietnamese chicken salad
Vietnamese chicken salad from Vietnam. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
40 minA bit of work🌶️
Chicken Congee
Chicken Congee from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 30 minMediumNo chilli
Chicken & chorizo rice pot
Chicken & chorizo rice pot from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 18 minMediumNo chilli
Chicken with saffron, raisins & pine nuts
Chicken with saffron, raisins & pine nuts from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 7 minMediumNo chilli
Chinese Orange Chicken
Chinese Orange Chicken from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.
57 minA bit of workNo chilli
Crock Pot Chicken Baked Tacos
Crock Pot Chicken Baked Tacos from Mexico. Times were inferred from the source steps.
4 hr 45 minA bit of work🌶️
Tom yum (hot & sour) soup with prawns
Tom yum (hot & sour) soup with prawns from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
12 minMedium🌶️
Osso Buco alla Milanese
Osso Buco alla Milanese from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
4 hr 31 minA bit of workNo chilli
Smoky chicken skewers
Smoky chicken skewers from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 minMediumNo chilli
Shrimp With Snow Peas
Shrimp With Snow Peas from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.
33 minMediumNo chilli
Turkey Bánh mì
Turkey Bánh mì from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
25 minMedium🌶️
Spanish-style slow-cooked lamb shoulder & beans
Spanish-style slow-cooked lamb shoulder & beans from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
27 hr 45 minA bit of workNo chilli
Thai chicken cakes with sweet chilli sauce
Thai chicken cakes with sweet chilli sauce from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
18 minMedium🌶️
Arroz al horno (baked rice)
Arroz al horno
Arroz al horno (baked rice) from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
47 minA bit of work🌶️
Chicken Couscous
Chicken Couscous from Morocco. Times were inferred from the source steps.
28 minMedium🌶️
Coddled pork with cider
Coddled pork with cider from Ireland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
33 minMedium🌶️
Egg Drop Soup
Egg Drop Soup from China. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minMediumNo chilli
Spanish beans with chicken & chorizo
Spanish beans with chicken & chorizo from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
9 hr 30 minMediumNo chilli
Stir-fried chicken with chillies & basil
Stir-fried chicken with chillies & basil from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
33 minMedium🌶️
Coq au vin
Coq au vin from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 48 minA bit of workNo chilli
Chicken Marengo
Chicken Marengo from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
50 minMediumNo chilli
Honey Balsamic Chicken with Crispy Broccoli & Potatoes
Honey Balsamic Chicken with Crispy Broccoli & Potatoes from United States. Times were inferred from the source steps.
49 minMediumNo chilli
Chicken Handi
Chicken Handi from India. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hrA bit of work🌶️
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Kentucky Fried Chicken from United States. Times were inferred from the source steps.
39 minA bit of work🌶️
Chicken Fajita Mac and Cheese
Chicken Fajita Mac and Cheese from United States. Times were inferred from the source steps.
35 minMediumNo chilli
French Onion Chicken with Roasted Carrots & Mashed Potatoes
French Onion Chicken with Roasted Carrots & Mashed Potatoes from United States. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 6 minMediumNo chilli
Skillet Apple Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Zucchini
Skillet Apple Pork Chops with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Zucchini from United States. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 2 minMediumNo chilli
Smoked Haddock Kedgeree
Smoked Haddock Kedgeree from India. Times were inferred from the source steps.
48 minMediumNo chilli
Tandoori chicken
Tandoori chicken from India. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 28 minMedium🌶️
Nutty Chicken Curry
Nutty Chicken Curry from India. Times were inferred from the source steps.
21 minMedium🌶️
Chick-Fil-A Sandwich
Chick-Fil-A Sandwich from United States. Times were inferred from the source steps.
47 minA bit of work🌶️
Chicken Parmentier
Chicken Parmentier from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 16 minA bit of workNo chilli
Chicken Mandi
Chicken Mandi from India. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 22 minA bit of work🌶️
Flemish Hutsepot
Flemish Hutsepot from Belgium. Times were inferred from the source steps.
55 minA bit of workNo chilli
Venezuelan Coconut Chicken
Venezuelan Coconut Chicken from Venezuela. Times were inferred from the source steps.
43 minA bit of workNo chilli
Chicken Basquaise
Chicken Basquaise from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 23 minA bit of workNo chilli
Pollo en Salsa
Chopped pepper, onion and tomato and set aside. Turn on Instant Pot in sauteed setting for 8 minutes. Add a little bit of olive oil and add, onion, garlic, tomato, bell pepper, cumin, oregano salt and pepper and sauteed
44 minMediumNo chilli
Cayman-Style Lobster
Cayman-Style Lobster from Cayman Islands. Times were inferred from the source steps.
45 minMedium🌶️🌶️🌶️
Pastel de Choclo
Pastel de Choclo from Chile. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 22 minA bit of workNo chilli
Chicken in Orange Sauce Recipe (Pollo a la Naranja)
Chicken in Orange Sauce Recipe
Chicken in Orange Sauce Recipe (Pollo a la Naranja) from Colombia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 1 minMediumNo chilli
Chicken Lollipop
Chicken Lollipop from Dominica. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
55 minEasyNo chilli
Amok Trey – Cambodian Fish Curry
Amok Trey – Cambodian Fish Curry from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
59 minMediumNo chilli
Chicken Liver Pate Recipe
Chicken Liver Pate Recipe from Barbados. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 15 minMediumNo chilli
Creamy Corn Soup Recipe
Creamy Corn Soup Recipe from Colombia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 hr 10 minMediumNo chilli
Papas Chorreadas Recipe (Potatoes with Cream and Cheese Sauce)
Papas Chorreadas Recipe
Papas Chorreadas Recipe (Potatoes with Cream and Cheese Sauce) from Colombia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
52 minA bit of workNo chilli
Porotos Granados (Chilean Bean Stew)
Porotos Granados
Porotos Granados (Chilean Bean Stew) from Chile. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 10 minMediumNo chilli
Nom Banh Chok – Cambodian Noodle Soup
Nom Banh Chok – Cambodian Noodle Soup from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 1 minMedium🌶️
Black Bean soup
Black Bean soup from Cuba. Times were inferred from the source steps.
42 minA bit of work🌶️
Samlar Kari – Khmer Red Curry
Samlar Kari – Khmer Red Curry from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
56 minA bit of workNo chilli
Num Pang – Cambodian Baguette Sandwich
Num Pang – Cambodian Baguette Sandwich from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 10 minA bit of work🌶️
Extra crispy chicken wings
Extra crispy chicken wings from Dominica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 50 minMediumNo chilli
Chicken and Potato Roti
Chicken and Potato Roti from Barbados. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 16 minA bit of work🌶️🌶️🌶️
Bengali Chicken Curry with Potatoes
Bengali Chicken Curry with Potatoes from Bangladesh. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 5 minMedium🌶️
Creamy Mustard Chicken
Creamy Mustard Chicken from Colombia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 7 minMediumNo chilli
Samlar Machu Kreung – Cambodian Sour Stew
Samlar Machu Kreung – Cambodian Sour Stew from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 8 minA bit of work🌶️
Chicken Salad With Mushrooms and Bacon
Chicken Salad With Mushrooms and Bacon from Denmark. Times were inferred from the source steps.
40 minMediumNo chilli
Belgian Waterzooi Chicken
Belgian Waterzooi Chicken from Belgium. Times were inferred from the source steps.
53 minA bit of workNo chilli