20 satisfying chicken recipes for winter
Photo, Sian Richards.
20 winter chicken recipes
Nutty chicken stew with squash
You can't go wrong with a bowl-full of hearty chicken and vegetables. Get the recipe.
Spiced tahini chicken with cucumber salad
Try this tonight: Our spiced tahini chicken is a gluten-free meal that takes just 25 minutes to make. Get the recipe.
Lemon-garlic chicken with spinach
This one-pot wonder uses just a few basic ingredients, and is a cinch to make. Try it for dinner tonight! Get the recipe.
Chicken cacciatore
This tomatoey chicken cacciatore makes enough for dinner tonight, and the leftovers become a cozy chicken soup tomorrow. Get the recipe.
Chicken Chili Verde
A cozy and comforting chili that will put a smile on your face on the coldest of days of winter. Get our chicken chili recipe.
Coq au vin blanc
Traditional coq au vin uses red wine, which can result in a slightly purple finished dish. This white version is considerably more elegant, and perfect for an easy dinner party.
Spatchcock roast chicken with grapes
A simple Sunday dinner that serves up to eight people. Get the recipe.
Creamy chicken curry with crispy chickpeas
Golden roasted chicken over a rich, smooth sauce. Pair with our oven-roasted chickpeas recipe to make this main a showstopper for entertaining.
Gingery chicken congee
This simple but delicious rice porridge is a classic Asian breakfast and a test-kitchen staff favourite. It’s especially good for anyone who prefers savoury over sweet on a chilly morning. It’s great in a thermal container on a ski trip too.
Roasted chicken and romano bean stew
This half-hour stew is packed with vegetables and protein, making dinner a balanced and hearty seasonal meal.
Cider chicken with brown-butter orzo
Golden chicken meets rich, short-cut pasta with greens for a fast, fresh and filling dish – the perfect fit for a hectic work week. Bon appétit!
Fried chicken and waffles
Every element of this Southern classic is better for you. Whole wheat waffles, oven-baked chicken and a drizzle of spicy honey. Oh, and did we mention it’s to die for?
Better butter chicken
Ever order a curry and find pools of grease floating on it? We cut way back on butter and added a secret ingredient — cashew butter!
Faux-tisserie chicken and dilly potatoes
Dust off that pressure cooker and whip up a delicious dinner starring tender, spiced chicken and potatoes.
Matzo-ball soup
Combat the cold with this cozy soup; full of hearty ingredients, it'll warm you up in record time.
Chili-garlic chicken with sesame carrot coins
On a tight schedule tonight? This 20-minute chicken recipe is a richly flavoured and healthful option for the dinner table.
Sweet and spicy chicken stir-fry
Spicy chicken meets sweet pineapple and tender-crisp peppers in this easy stir-fry. The secret ingredient? Red pepper jelly. (Shhh.)
Warm chicken & apple salad
A hearty salad that holds its own at dinner. Pour out a few glasses of crisp white wine for guests, and sit down to enjoy a fresh, harvest-inspired meal.
Spanish chicken and rice
No time for an afternoon siesta? Take another cue from our friends in Spain, and dine with European style tonight.
Quinoa chicken with collards
Coated with quinoa and chia, this meal is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fibre. (Bonus: It's ready in under 30 minutes!)
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