From our chicken and mushrooms pies, to our crispy tacos and miso broccolini salad, there’s something for everyone here.
Aside from being very good for you, this lean white meat is extremely versatile and goes amazingly in many dishes including pies, salads, pasta, stir-fries and tacos.
When cooked properly, chicken breast can be extremely juicy and flavoursome. It’s also generally pretty quick to cook, making it a great option for mid-week family dinners.
To make your menu planning a little easier, we’ve pulled together a selection of our favourite chicken breast recipes. From our chicken and mushrooms pies, to our crispy Mexican tacos and miso chicken and broccolini salad, there’s something for every tastebud here.
Flick through the gallery and see what catches your eye…
How to cut and portion a whole chicken
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Step 1: To cut the chicken into several pieces, slice through the centre of the breast with a sharp knife to open up the chicken.
Step 2: Turn it over, and with kitchen scissors, remove the back bone.
Step 3:Pull the legs away from the body and slice through the flesh.
Step 4: To cut into smaller pieces, cut the wing and part of the breast from the body.
Step 5: Cut the leg between the two joints.
With properly butchered chicken pieces, the options for recipes are endless! Why not try these chermoulla barbecued chicken thighs or rosemary and prosciutto chicken legs.
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Gorgonzola and sage-stuffed chicken
Gorgonzola and sage-stuffed chicken
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Chicken with spinach stuffing and cranberry sauce
Chicken with spinach stuffing and cranberry sauce
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Chicken kiev
This chicken kiev recipe is the perfect family meal – nourishing, warm and delicious! Even the fussiest of eaters will be licking their plates clean!
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Fetta and sage stuffed chicken breast with tomato chilli jam
Fetta and sage stuffed chicken breast with tomato chilli jam
The thoughtfully prepared sides make this simple chicken dish extra special.
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Herb-stuffed chicken with tomato salad
Herb-stuffed chicken with tomato salad
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Stuffed chicken breast with spinach salad
Stuffed chicken breast with spinach salad
Stuffing chicken breasts helps keep them moist and juicy while cooking, as well as adding a huge flavour boost to the finished dish.
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Easy one-pan roast chicken breasts with vegies
Easy one-pan roast chicken breasts with vegies
This chicken breast recipe is an one-pan wonder featuring delicious vegies and a tasty crumb topping.
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Chicken cassoulet
Chicken cassoulet
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Chicken tabbouleh
Chicken tabbouleh
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Chicken breast stuffed with smoked salmon and goats cheese
Chicken breast stuffed with smoked salmon and goats cheese
Tender chicken breasts stuffed with smoked salmon and goat’s cheese make for a fabulous dinner party main. You could also make this recipe with double lamb cutlets or butterflied quail instead of the chicken.
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Capricious chicken
Capricious chicken
This boisterous dish features moist chicken breast marinated in lemon, herbs and spices. Served with fresh vegetables and a pungent mayonnaise, it will sing off the plate at a birthday or any social occasion.
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Chicken yakitori
Chicken yakitori
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Chicken tikka
Chicken tikka
Tandoori powder is a flavourless mixture of yellow and red coloured powdered vegetable dye, available from Indian food stores. Substitute normal red food colouring if you like – do not use turmeric.
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Chicken donburi
Chicken donburi
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Tandoori chicken
Grilled tandoori chicken with a fragrant tomato and coriander salsa from Australian Women’s Weekly.
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Chicken marsala
Chicken marsala
An Italian-American dish of chicken breasts, capers, parsley and Marsala wine.
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Chicken tuscany
Chicken tuscany
Spiced chicken breasts with a flavourful blend of onions, tomatoes, capers, white wine and broad beans.
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Chutney chicken breast with kashmiri pilaf
Chutney chicken breast with kashmiri pilaf
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Chicken breast with basil wine sauce
Chicken breast with basil wine sauce
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Creamy chicken, mushroom and fennel pie
Creamy chicken, mushroom and fennel pie recipe.
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Classic chicken kiev recipe
Classic chicken kiev recipe.
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Hot and sour prawn and chicken soup
Hot and sour prawn and chicken soup recipe.
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Chilli coriander chicken kebabs with pesto
Chilli coriander chicken kebabs with pesto recipe.
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Chicken and pumpkin pot pies
Chicken and pumpkin pot pies recipe.
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Grilled chicken with warm cos lettuce salad
Grilled chicken with warm cos lettuce salad recipe.
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Pesto penne with chicken, bacon and feta
Pesto penne with chicken, bacon and feta recipe.
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Spicy Malay chicken curry recipe.
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Broccolini, asparagus and miso chicken salad
Broccolini, asparagus and miso chicken salad recipe.
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Poached chicken salad with avocado and green papaya
Poached chicken salad with avocado and green papaya recipe.
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Chicken and eggplant parmigiana
Chicken and eggplant parmigiana recipe.
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Crispy chicken tacos
Crispy chicken tacos recipe.
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Chicken schnitzel rolls with herb mayonnaise
Chicken schnitzel rolls with herb mayonnaise recipe.
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