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37 creative ways with chicken mince

Chicken mince is the perfect base for a variety of budget-friendly meals.
Chicken san choy bow

Chilli chicken san choy bow (recipe below).

Chicken mince is incredibly versatile and well-loved. It’s perfect for use in burger patties, meatballs and rissoles. You can even try swapping beef mince for chicken mince in your family’s favourite dinners, like meatballs, spag bol, or sausage rolls.

Mince is a mid-week staple in most households. It’s cheap, goes a long way and is super quick and easy to cook with.

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cantonese chicken dumpling

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Cantonese chicken dumpling

Cantonese chicken dumpling

Chicken kofta with red capsicum and walnut sauce

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Chicken kofta with red capsicum and walnut sauce

Chicken kofta with red capsicum and walnut sauce

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Miso chicken and stir-fried greens

Miso chicken and stir-fried greens

Fresh stir-fried greens add a beautiful contrast to the miso-flavoured chicken mince for a delicious weeknight meal.

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Chicken pastilla triangles

Chicken pastilla triangles

We just love this crisp Moroccan pastilla recipe: crunchy baked pastry triangles filled with juicy chicken and Eastern spices

Chinese chicken dumplings

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Chinese chicken dumplings

Chinese chicken dumplings

Whip up a batch of these soft, tender homemade Asian chicken dumplings for your family and friends. Enjoy as a tasty starter, dipped in soy sauce.

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Chicken, fetta and rocket sausage rolls

Chicken, fetta and rocket sausage rolls

Delicious bite-sized morsels of tasty chicken, fetta and rocket mixture wrapped in flaky pastry.

Chicken, minted pea and ricotta meatballs

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Chicken, minted pea and ricotta meatballs

Chicken, minted pea and ricotta meatballs

The addition of fresh mint, peas and ricotta adds a wonderfully fragrant and creamy note to these delicious chicken meatballs. Served in a rich tomato sauce over fresh pasta, it makes a great family meal.

Lemon grass chicken sliders with avocado salsa

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Lemongrass chicken sliders with avocado salsa

Lemongrass chicken sliders with avocado salsa

Chicken meatloaf

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Chicken meatloaf

Chicken meatloaf

Meatloaf was once considered bland and unexciting. Not anymore. This chicken version, flecked with fresh chives and encased with bacon, is both moist and delectable.

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Butter chicken puffs

Butter chicken puffs

These spicy, golden puffs are delicious served with a cooling yoghurt and mint dipping sauce.

chicken and sage meatballs

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Chicken and sage meatballs with cabbage and pear

Chicken and sage meatballs with cabbage and pear

Healthy dinners don’t have to be dull! These lean chicken meatballs from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Fast Favourite Dinners’ cookbook are served with a big portion of veg for a satisfying meal.

CHILLI CHICKEN SANG CHOY BOW

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Chilli chicken sang choy bow

Chilli chicken san choy bow

There’s an allure to san choy bow that everybody seems to love, yet few people actually cook it at home.

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Quinoa, chicken and turkey meatloaf

Quinoa, chicken and turkey meatloaf

Chutney and a green salad give this tasty meal a refreshing edge.

larb gai (spicy chicken salad)

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Larb gai (spicy chicken salad)

Larb gai (spicy chicken salad)

Not for the faint-hearted.

Cajun-spiced chicken burgers

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Cajun-spiced chicken burgers

Cajun-spiced chicken burgers

Healthy sausage rolls

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Healthy sausage rolls

Healthy sausage rolls

The tasty morsels are a great way to sneak in some extra vegies without the kids noticing.

Chicken kofta with red capsicum and walnut sauce

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Chicken kofta with red capsicum and walnut sauce

Chicken kofta with red capsicum and walnut sauce

CHICKEN KOFTAS WITH FIG & SEED PILAF

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Chicken koftas with fig & seed pilaf

Chicken koftas with fig & seed pilaf

curry lemon chicken burgers

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Curry lemon chicken burgers

Curry lemon chicken burgers

baked   chicken kibbeh

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Baked chicken kibbeh

Baked chicken kibbeh

Try something different with this delicious Middle Eastern specialty.

SWEET CHILLI CHICKEN PUFFS

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Sweet chilli chicken puffs

Sweet chilli chicken puffs

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Gluten-free Thai chicken sausage rolls

Gluten-free Thai chicken sausage rolls

Flavour-packed chicken mince mixture wrapped in gluten-free flaky pastry creates a delightful snack or lunch.

spicy chicken tacos

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Spicy chicken tacos

Spicy chicken tacos

Wanna taco ’bout it?

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Enchilada bake

Enchilada bake

Roll up flavourful enchilada sauce with beans and your choice of mince in tortillas, baked until hot and melty, and sprinkled with fresh toppings.

lentil bolognese

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Pasta ‘bolognese’ your way

Pasta ‘bolognese’ your way

Pick your choice of protein – chicken or veal and pork mince or lentils – to create this simple bolognese recipe. Try one then try them all.

Pesto Chicken Cannelloni

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Pesto chicken cannelloni

Pesto chicken cannelloni

Two Italian classics combine to create this scrumptious pasta dish that might just be the new family favourite.

Pho soup with chicken dumplings

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Pho soup with chicken dumplings

Pho soup with chicken dumplings

Pronounced ‘fuh’, pho is a fragrant Vietnamese noodle soup.

Butter chicken hand pies

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Butter chicken hand pies

Butter chicken hand pies

A classic Indian dish re-created into a delicious hand-held feast for the whole family to enjoy!

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Spiced chicken pizza

Add a kick to your dinner tonight. With only three steps our spiced chicken pizza makes for the perfect mid-week dinner.

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Chicken and sesame balls with sweet and sour sauce

Chicken and sesame balls with sweet and sour sauce

For an Asian twist on the classic meatballs recipe, try these delicious chicken and sesame balls with a sweet and sour sauce for dipping.

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Chicken and asparagus ravioli

Indulge your taste buds with this tasty chicken and asparagus ravioli dish. Full of satisfying flavour and texture, yet jam packed with healthy nourishing ingredients!

chicken burger with avocado and bacon

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Chicken burger with avocado and bacon

Chicken burger with avocado and bacon

Throw some different ingredients into the traditional burger with chicken patties, avocado slices and rashers of bacon. This new combo won’t disappoint.

Chicken San Choy Bow

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Chicken san choy bow

Make this easy chicken san choy bow for your next weeknight meal. A full-flavoured chicken mince and shiitake mushroom filling wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Yum.

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Lemon chicken rissoles

These zesty lemon chicken rissoles are full of flavour, take less than 30 minutes to make and are perfect for lunch or dinner.

chicken-spinach rolls

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Chicken-spinach rolls

Chicken-spinach rolls

Serve these crispy chicken sausage rolls with your favourite dipping sauce for a fast and tasty snack.

Fried noodles, chicken and buk choy

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Fried noodles, chicken and buk choy

Fried noodles, chicken and buk choy

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Spicy chicken salad in witlof

A kind of variation on sang choy bow, these little parcels of spicy chicken salad in witlof leaves make a great starter or platter of finger food for a party.

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