Chicken and rice recipes make for simple and comforting dinners, no matter the season. Also, this ingredient combination lends itself to a variety of cuisines, from Greek or Thai to Indian and Korean dishes. And you’ll find recipes for all of those there.
Whether you prefer something a bit lighter and brighter like a Vietnamese-style fresh and vibrant chicken rice, or maybe something a little heartier for winter, like a quick and delicious one-pot apricot chicken rice, this list has you covered.
Find some of our our favourite and simple chicken and rice recipes below, from chicken stir fries, to chicken curries, plus one pot meals. And make sure you bookmark this page so you can come back to it again next time you’re asking yourself what’s for dinner.
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Julie Goodwin’s spiced chicken with brown rice & cauliflower
A zesty salad with crispy spiced chicken.
Greek-style lemon chicken rice with fetta
A hearty one-pan family meal.
Chicken fried rice
This Asian inspired dinner is quick, simple and SO tasty!
One pot chicken and rice
This mild and simple recipe is perfect for fussy eaters.
One pot Korean baked chicken, rice & kimchi
Your new favourite chicken rice!
Julie Goodwin’s char siu chicken with egg fried rice
A flavoursome dinner made from just five easy ingredients.
One-pan chicken rice with coconut
A delicious dinner for two in just under 30 minutes? Yes please!
Oven-baked risotto with chicken, rocket and tomato
Oven-baked for ease.
Chicken and lemon risotto
Simply delicious.
One-pot apricot chicken with creamy rice
A gorgeous sweet and savoury one-pot chicken meal.
Chicken rice and mega greens mega bowl with tzatziki
Bowl your family over with this vitamin packed dinner. It’s never been easier to your healthy eating goals!
Hearty chicken risotto
Packed with plenty of veg.
Grilled Portuguese chicken and rice
Sweet and spicy Portuguese chicken is perfectly paired with vegetable studded rice, chutney and lemon wedges.
Teriyaki chicken bento
A perfectly balanced meal.
Oven-baked risotto with chicken, rocket and tomato
A one-pan risotto recipe ideal for busy weeknights.
Sticky apricot chicken with rainbow rice
A vibrant and tasty dish.
Rice bowl with lemongrass chicken
This fresh and zingy dinner for one is inspired by the flavours of the classic Vietnamese-French fusion sandwich banh mi.
Korean-style barbecued chicken rice
Fresh vegetables and barbecued chicken with Korean flavours make for a tasty weeknight meal.
Sticky Thai chicken with coconut rice
Perfect for summer dining, this barbecued chicken dish is fragrant with spices and served with coconut rice. Add some crunchy vegetables, lush mangoes and a squeeze of lime, if you like. Looking for more chicken dishes with rice? If you are using chicken pieces on the bone, the cooking time will be longer. Cook with […]
One pot curried chicken and rice
A quick and easy weeknight dinner idea.
Smoked chicken rice salad with curried mango dressing
Sprinkle over the bhuja mix just before serving, to preserve the crunch!
Chicken korma rice
Replace pistachio kernels with peanuts. Use curry powder instead of curry paste. You’ll need 1 1/2 teaspoons. Note
Spicy chicken fried rice
Instead of packaged pre-cooked rice, cook 2½ cups long-grain rice, spread on tray, cover with absorbent paper and refrigerate overnight. Note
Teriyaki chicken rice burger
Sick of boring old hamburgers? Impress the family with this delicious teriyaki chicken and rice burger.
Chilli fried rice with chicken and broccolini
Cook 1 cup (200g) white long-grain rice the night before making this recipe, refrigerate it, spread thinly on a tray, covered, overnight. You need a large barbecued chicken, weighing approximately 900g, for this recipe. Note
Teriyaki chicken rice salad
Healthy, fragrant and authentic Japanese teriyaki chicken rice salad.
Chicken and egg on rice
Japanese-style chicken and egg on rice is a savoury and satisfying dinner.
Chinese chicken fried rice
You need to cook about 1⅓ cups white long-grain rice the day before making this recipe. Spread it evenly onto a tray and refrigerate overnight. Note
Chicken, lemongrass and rice soup
Save any leftover garlic oil to drizzle over scrambled eggs or to use in a salad dressing. Any remaining kaffir lime leaves can be frozen for another use. The soup will thicken on standing because of the rice. To prepare this soup ahead, follow the recipe up to the end of step 3, continue with […]
White cooked chicken with ginger rice
Don’t let the cook time dishearten you, this dish is very simple to prepare, and the flavours are well worth the wait!
Five-spice chicken with brown rice
Recipe not suitable to freeze. Kecap manis is a sweet, thick soy sauce and is available from Asian grocery stores or in the Asian section of large supermarkets. Note
Sweet chilli chicken with rice
Use only the lower white part of the lemon grass stem. Garlic, lemon grass and sweet chilli sauce lend a Thai accent to this recipe Note
Chicken and thai basil fried rice
You need to cook about 2 cups of jasmine rice the day before you want to make this recipe. Rice must be cold and quite dry, in order to prevent it sticking together in clumps when added to the wok. Note
Chicken sweet corn and rice soup
Try adding a splash of soy sauce just before serving. Note
Chicken and rice salad with nam jim dressing
You can use a barbecued chicken for this recipe; however, you will have to cook the rice in a mixture of water and prepared chicken stock instead of the cooking liquid. Like most Thai sauces and dressings, nam jim is extremely hot. Seed the chillies to lessen the heat, if you prefer. Note
Thai red chicken curry with jasmine rice
You’ll need about half a bunch of snake beans for this recipe. Use green beans, if you prefer. Note
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