25x our favorite chicken recipes
Enjoy heavenly tender chicken breast or choose the satisfying crunch of chicken wings that crackle with every bite. Here in the editorial office, a piece of chicken makes us incredibly happy, in whatever form. Discover our 25 favorite chicken recipes, which prove once again: chicken really is the most versatile meat there is! Get inspired by these delicious chicken dishes and add variety to your culinary adventures with the most beloved poultry.
Spicy chicken satay
We love chicken with a little kick. You marinate this spicy chicken satay in fish sauce and sriracha, giving it a deliciously spicy, umami flavor. Bonus point: it’s really super easy to make and ready in no time.
Homemade chicken nuggets
My McDonald’s order always consists of a box of chicken nuggets. But honestly: homemade chicken nuggets are a thousand times better than those from the big yellow M. And since they’re also so easy to make—with seasoned breadcrumbs and eggs—there’s even less reason to go to McDonald’s. (I think.)
Buttery tender Indian chicken
This buttery tender Indian chicken comes from the book F*ck Granola by Jelle Beeckman. I can tell you, it’s f*cking delicious. Especially because you make the Indian spice paste yourself—with cloves, coconut and turmeric, among other ingredients. And because the chicken practically falls apart when you cut it, it’s so tender.
Seasoned chicken breasts from the Airfryer
That’s right, fire up your favorite kitchen helper. These seasoned Airfryer chicken breasts from Bas Robben’s book Masterclass – Airfryer will become your new standard protein, vegetable and potato meal. Brined with salt and seasoned with paprika butter, this chicken is a flavor bomb in your mouth. All while the Airfryer (of course) does all the magic .
Orange chicken from the oven
Some ingredients simply go well together. Chicken and orange are a good example. That’s why this orange chicken from De Makkelijke Keuken, a cookbook by Karin Luiten, is a party in your mouth. A whole chicken, straight from the oven: it’s almost impossible to make it easier. And yet it looks as though you’ve spent all day in the kitchen.
Mexican chicken nacho casserole
Chicken is practically synonymous with comfort food. This Mexican chicken nacho casserole is proof of that. It’s also a filling meal, though, because you make it with seasoned rice. See, that’s how you put a perfectly responsible meal on the table too.
Garlic chicken (with 40 cloves!)
I admit it: I wouldn’t recommend this dish if you’re having your date over. But other than that, this 40-clove garlic chicken by Nigella Lawson is absolutely worth the garlic breath. In fact, the garlic breath really isn’t too bad in the end. The garlic cooks in the oven, which makes its sharp flavor and aroma much milder. Should you serve it to your date tonight after all?
Chicken kebab with turmeric
This chicken kebab seasoned with turmeric comes from Simply by Persian cooking goddess Sabrina Ghayour. Deliciously spiced thanks to the turmeric, yet fresh at the same time thanks to the lime and yogurt. The best part: you can do all sorts of things with it, whether you eat it straight off the skewer or tuck it into wraps.
Thai chicken wings from the Airfryer
… with sticky cashew sauce. From the Airfryer. Yes, this dish has it all. It’s sweet, mildly spicy and easy to make. We (once again) got this recipe from Bas Robben’s book Masterclass – Airfryer and have made it countless times since. It doesn’t need much else either. Ideal for sharing!
Deep-fried chicken lollipops
FavorFlav’s Wieke had to think for a moment about whether deep-fried chicken lollipops were her thing. But it turned out they were. Because they were delicious! Especially with a blue cheese sauce. A winner to serve at your party, when you want something different from the standard supermarket snack mix.
Super-tender sesame chicken
When it comes to chicken, the more tender, the better. We want nothing to do with dry, tough stuff. This sesame chicken is truly super tender. You make it in a hot pot. Bas Robben created the dish and included it in his book Hot Pot.
Vietnamese chicken curry with sweet potato
Addicted to curries? Try this Vietnamese chicken curry, a favorite here in the editorial office. Vietnamese, yes: curries are also widely eaten in southern Vietnam. The ginger and chili flakes make the chicken curry deliciously spicy, while the sweet potato adds a—yes—sweet touch. Delicious with some naan bread.
Crispy chicken with Pringles
Crispy chicken makes us bounce off the walls. This Pringles chicken is genius—not least because you make it in the Airfryer. Welcome to your new favorite Friday-night snack!
Chicken satay grilled cheese
FavorFlav’s Wieke is a huge grilled cheese fan and brought the chicken satay grilled cheese into the world. We’re still grateful to her for it. Because wow, it’s delicious. Super simple, with chicken breast, peanut butter and sambal, but truly moreish—you’ll want to keep making it.
Drunken chicken in red wine by Alain Caron
Admit it: just the word “drunken” makes you want to make this dish. Good news: it’s delicious too. The dish comes from Alain Caron’s Kipbijbel. The tip: be patient and let the chicken legs marinate long enough. That allows the flavors to penetrate properly and makes it even more delicious.
Chicken raclette casserole
Casseroles have something nostalgic about them, and this chicken raclette casserole is no exception. It makes you feel a bit as though you’re on a skiing holiday, ready to tuck in after a long day on the slopes. This dish comes from Wim Ballieu’s book Ovenschotels. Highly recommended if you’re a casserole fan—and who isn’t?
The ultimate chicken soup
A steaming cup of chicken soup is the ideal medicine when you’re sick. But even when you’re as fit as a fiddle, a bowl like this goes down easily. This recipe for the ultimate bowl of chicken soup should be ingrained in your memory—it’s that good.
The most delicious chicken piri piri
It sounds a little tropical: chicken piri piri. In a way, it is. This recipe for chicken piri piri comes from Africola kookboek by Duncan Welgemoed, a South African chef. You make it with rawits, small chili peppers. That makes it a deliciously spicy dish. Welgemoed learned the recipe from his father and has never changed it since. A beautiful thought!
Korean fiery chicken with cheese
Combine chicken and cheese and you have the best of both worlds. This dish of Korean chicken with cheese is a gem from Billy Law’s book Klein Korea. It’s fiery chicken, and you can take that very literally. Put a liter of milk next to your plate, because you’re going to be feeling the heat.
Deliciously sweet: chicken with pineapple
Pizza with pineapple is perfectly fine, in my opinion (editorial team debate incoming..). And chicken with pineapple even more so. The dish comes from Uit de keuken van Xi’an Famous Foods by Jason Wang and Jessica K. Chou. Surprising element: the sauce consists not only of pineapple, but also ketchup. That combination makes the chicken deliciously sweet.
Chicken satay pan (by Ewald)
Chicken satay obviously couldn’t be missing from our list of 25. One of our favorite chicken satay dishes is this chicken satay pan by Ewald (Hugo Kennis’s stepfather). You let the pan simmer on the stove for a while, allowing the flavors of the marinade and peanut sauce to soak in. The result is a pan you’ll want to lick clean.
Chicken with anchovy butter
Chicken and fish—you don’t often see them together. Yet the briny flavor of fish adds a wonderfully delicious dimension to chicken! This chicken with anchovy butter is proof. The creator is Alison Roman, who included it in her book Lekker thuis.
Indonesian coconut chicken soup
Also known as Laksa Ayam, this dish by Francis Kuijk comes from the book Bersama. It’s wonderful comfort food intended to be shared with your loved ones—a typical feature of Indonesian cuisine. Unusually, it contains tofu sticks. They give the soup a lovely texture.
Coq au vin
Alain Caron’s drunken chicken is essentially coq au vin too: chicken in wine. Traditional coq au vin couldn’t be left off my list. My boyfriend is truly the king of coq au vin. His tip: choose a whole chicken with plenty of fat on it and sear it with lots of butter. And use up that red wine you already have open. Coq au vin was originally invented to prevent food waste, after all! Prefer white wine? Then make this coq au Riesling.
Donna Hay’s chicken with charred lemon and halloumi
Dishes that look spectacular but are easy to make: that’s Donna Hay’s specialty. This chicken with charred lemon and halloumi is a typical dish of hers. Sweet, salty and sour come together beautifully here. The best part: it’s on the table in no time.
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