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Five-ingredient chicken recipes for easy family dinners

These fuss-free meals are our top picks for delicious and easy weeknight dinners the family will adore.

You’ll only need five everyday ingredients ( and a few pantry staples) to turn out these tasty chicken recipes. From the perfect roast chicken to light salads and hearty curries, these meals are sure to be loved by kids and adults alike.

Lemon chicken casserole

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Lemon Chicken Casserole

Lemon Chicken Casserole

Serve this delicious saucy dish with flavourful rice and a crisp green salad.

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Balsamic tomato and mushroom chicken

Balsamic tomato and mushroom chicken

With the freshness of tomato, earthyness of mushrooms salty fetta and tart balsamic this chicken casserole is full of flavour and ready in no time.

slow cooker chicken tikka recipe

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Slow cooker chicken tikka

Slow cooker chicken tikka

This slow cooker chicken tikka masala recipe creates a richly flavoured curry with soft, tender chicken with you barely needing to lift a finger!

Nan's lemon chicken

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Nan’s lemon chicken

Nan’s lemon chicken

This chicken drumstick, potato and rosemary bake immersed in lemon juices brings a nostalgic feeling to the table. Don’t forget a splash of white wine

roast chicken with herb stuffing

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Roast chicken with herb stuffing

Roast chicken with herb stuffing

Roast chicken is an ideal family dinner, but stuffed with fresh breadcrumbs, onion and herbs before you roast it takes it to a whole new level.

grilled chicken with barley pilaf

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Grilled chicken with barley pilaf

Grilled chicken with barley pilaf

This low-GI grilled chicken with barley pilaf will satisfy everyone from the health conscious, to the just plain hungry. It is full of flavour and goodness, and perfect for a midweek family meal.

chicken yakitori

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Chicken yakitori

Chicken yakitori

When comes to chicken on a stick, the Japanese have our own best version known as Yakitori

Chicken schnitzel

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Chicken schnitzel

Chicken schnitzel

Everyone loves a good schnitzel.

Easy chicken parmigiana

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Easy chicken parmigiana

Easy chicken parmigiana

Classic pub grub in the comfort of your home.

grilled lemon chicken

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Grilled lemon chicken

Grilled lemon chicken

Ok – so we’ve broken the five-ingredient rule again (but everyone has oil, pepper and salt in the pantry, right?) Tender chicken thighs marinated in traditional flavours of lemon juice and rigani (dried Greek oregano) and barbecued for a tasty snack or light meal.

spinach and ricotta-stuffed chicken parmigiana

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Spinach and ricotta-stuffed chicken parmigiana

Ok so it’s not strictly five ingredients but it’s close so we’ve included this easy spinach & ricotta-stuffed chicken parmigiana. This simple dinner puts a tasty twist on the classic Aussie favourite.

chicken and mushroom pizzas

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Chicken and mushroom pizzaa

Chicken and mushroom pizza

CHICKEN, TOMATO AND FETTA RISSOLES

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Chicken, tomato and feta rissoles

Chicken, tomato and feta rissoles

Take your rissoles in a tasty new direction with chicken mince, and the delicious flavour of crumbly feta and acidic tomatoes.

ONE-DISH CURRIED CHICKEN WITH RICE

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One-dish curried chicken with rice

One-dish curried chicken with rice

Warm up after work with this enticing curry. With korma curry paste and tender chicken thigh fillets you’ll have everyone coming back for seconds.

pesto chicken with grilled zucchini

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Pesto chicken with grilled zucchini

Pesto chicken with grilled zucchini

5 ingredient chicken recipes

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Chicken tikka with cucumber-mint raita

Chicken tikka with cucumber-mint raita

A quick version of the popular starter in many Indian restaurants, we use ready-made tikka paste.

garlicky lemon chicken

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Garlicky lemon chicken

Garlicky lemon chicken

This easy chicken recipe is delicious served with a crisp green salad or beans.

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Chicken pesto pasta with tomatoes

Chicken pesto pasta with tomatoes

You’ll love the ease with which this tasty meal can be thrown together.

BARBECUED CHICKEN WITH GARLIC AND CAPER BUTTER

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Barbecued chicken with garlic and caper butter

Barbecued chicken with garlic and caper butter

roast chicken with 40 cloves of garlic

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Roast chicken with 40 cloves of garlic

Roast chicken with 40 cloves of garlic

Don’t be put off by the amount of garlic in this recipe. It infuses the chicken with a wonderful, yet not overpowering flavour. You can always discard it after cooking, if you don’t want the full garlic experience!

pan-fried chicken with chilli butter

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Pan-fried chicken with chilli butter

Pan-fried chicken with chilli butter

Simple, fast and full of flavour, the ideal mid-week dinner recipe.

honey soy chicken skewers

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Honey soy chicken skewers

Honey soy chicken skewers

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