Tag Archives: Chicken

Slow Cooker Chicken

The only thing fiddly about this dish, was skinning the chicken and to be honest that only took a few minutes.  Next time, however, I will get my butcher to do it for me as it only takes him seconds! … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Chips (and chicken)

Sometimes I want to make something very quick and simple; and there is nothing easier than popping a chicken in the oven to roast (I usually cover it in herbs) and serving it with some sweet potato chips and whatever … Continue reading

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Sesame Chicken Salad with Cucumber Noodles

Looking for a recipe to use up the remains of a roast chicken, I came across this salad in the book The Art of Eating Well by Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley. I adjusted it slightly to suit the ingredients I … Continue reading

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Chicken and Orange Curry

I don’t use a slow cooker very often but once in a while I get an urge for my favourite Chicken and Orange Curry which really suits this method of cooking. I have no idea where the recipe comes from … Continue reading

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Ethiopian Chicken and Lentil Stew

Another recipe I have recently made using my slow-cooker is this Ethiopian Chicken and Lentil Stew. A very hearty and medium-spicy stew which would probably serve at least six people, but  I like to have left-overs to pop in my … Continue reading

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Orange Chicken with Almond Pilaf

Orange, chicken, almonds and vegetables really do make a delicious mix of flavours, especially with a few sprigs of thyme thrown in. I had some chicken thighs needed to be used up so used these instead of breasts.  I also … Continue reading

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Carrot and Courgette Noodle Thai Stir Fry

I love stir-fries and I love Thai flavours so the combination of both makes for a superb dish which is both very quick, and very simple to prepare. As I had two cooked chicken breasts in the fridge, I decided … Continue reading

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Odds and Ends Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles

My husband loves it when I make something using up the odds and ends of things in my fridge, as he never knows what he is going to get. I decided to make a chicken stir-fry as I had a … Continue reading

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Chicken Curry

This was the very first recipe I made after purchasing the cookbook The Medicinal Chef: Healthy Every Day by Dale Pinnock.  Strictly speaking, it is called Cholesterol-busting Chicken Curry as the lentils are very rich in soluble fibre which is … Continue reading

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Indian Spiced Chicken with Sweet Potato and Beans

This dish is absolutely delicious.  It is soft in places and crunchy in others;  it is sweet and also sharp; it’s tangy and flavoursome and the best thing of all, it is easy and fairly quick to make.  Looks good … Continue reading

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