Here, we’ve pulled together all our best recipes, complete with homemade stuffing ideas, to inspire your next roast. There’s everything from a sensational Spanish-spiced dish to easy cajun roast chicken pieces. Just serve them up with your favourite vegies, don’t forget the roast potatoes and you’re good to go. Dig in!
Looking for recipes to use your leftover roast chicken?
Need guidance on how to tell if a roast chicken is cooked? Our handy guide covers two methods – using a skewer or a meat thermometer.
01
butterflied chicken
Butterflied soy and ginger chicken
Serve with a daikon and carrot salad, plus rice and greens.
02
roast chook with cheesy polenta
Roast chicken with cheesy green polenta
Who needs roast spuds?! Brush the chicken with a herb mixture before roasting, and serve it with cheesy polenta and roasted cavolo nero.
03
air fryer roast chicken
Our BEST-EVER air fryer roast chicken
The chicken is marinated in herbs and spices before roasting, and served on a bed of crispy gnocchi. Delicious!
04
Butterflied roast chicken with leek
Butterflied roast chicken with leek
Butterfly your chicken so it cooks a little quicker and serve with roasted potato and lovely leek for a tasty and fragrant midweek meal idea.
05
Roast chicken with fennel and garlic
Roast chicken with fennel and garlic
A classic family favourite, this beautiful roast chicken dish is full of flavour from the baked fennel and garlic, and best of all you can cook almost the whole meal in one pan.
06
Tarragon roast chicken with crispy potatoes
Tarragon roast chicken with crispy potatoes
Tasty and juicy tarragon roast chicken with crispy potatoes.
07
Roast chicken with chorizo and chickpea stew
Roast chicken with chorizo and chickpea stew
Roast chicken served with a luxurious smokey and spicy chorizo and chickpea stew.
08
Garlic and oregano roast chicken
Garlic and oregano roast chicken
A filling and tasty garlic and oregano flavoured roast chicken. Simple to make with less dishes!
09
Chicken and artichoke pot roast
Chicken and artichoke pot roast
Incredibly tender and deeply imbued with flavour, chicken pot roast is fabulous as a Sunday lunch special.
10
Roast chicken for two
There’s no need to wait for a family gathering or until you get a group of friends together before you can enjoy a roast meal. Sit down together to our roast chicken for two and enjoy!
12
Smoked bacon roast chicken
A delicious combination and twist to a classic roast
13
Classic roast chicken with gravy
Classic roast chicken with gravy
This classic roast chicken recipe is served with a homemade gravy, potatoes and roast vegetables for a hearty family Sunday dinner idea.
14
Tandoori chicken with cucumber salad
Tandoori chicken with cucumber salad
Marinated with Indian spices and yogurt then char-grilled for a that authentic tandoori flavour. Paired with a fresh cucumber salad for a tasty meal.
15
Roast chicken with lemon and garlic
Roast chicken with lemon and garlic
We show you how to turn roast chicken into a gourmet meal the whole family will be raving about! The chicken pieces are also ideal to take to a picnic or add to school and work lunch boxes.
16
Roast chicken with chorizo & chickpea stew
Roast chicken with chorizo & chickpea stew
A luxurious smokey and spicy roast chicken with chorizo & chickpea stew.
19
Lemon thyme and chilli roast chicken
Lemon thyme and chilli roast chicken
Sweet, spicy and fragrant roast chicken marinated in a lemon, thyme and chilli sauce.
20
Tarragon roast chicken with crispy potatoes
Tasty and juicy tarragon roast chicken with crispy potatoes.
21
Roast chicken with garlic potatoes and rosemary
Roast chicken with garlic potatoes and rosemary
Using thigh cutlets in this way rather than the whole bird shortens the roasting time. The thigh is also the most succulent and flavoursome part of the chicken.
22
Roast chicken with potato, tomato and capsicum
Roast chicken with potato, tomato and capsicum
This divine bacon wrapped chicken recipe is beautiful enjoyed straight straight from the pan served with fresh veggies for a tasty family dinner.
24
Roast chicken with broad beans and lemon
Roast chicken with broad beans and lemon
Roast chicken pairs beautifully with the flavours of lemon and mint while the broad beans add a touch of green.
25
Paprika roast chicken with corn and polenta stuffing
26
Roast chicken with preserved lemon
Roast chicken with preserved lemon
The sweet zing of chicken and lemon is always a great way to add flavour a texture to a chicken roast. Best served with steamed couscous, sliced red onion, parsley and roasted blanched almonds.
27
Chicken in a pot
This delightful recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘The Butcher’ cookbook makes throwing together a delicious Sunday roast so simple. It’s sure to be a hit at any dinner table.
28
Easy one-pan roast chicken breasts with veggies
Easy one-pan roast chicken breasts with veggies
This chicken breast recipe is an one-pan wonder featuring delicious veggies and a tasty crumb topping.
29
Roasted sumac chicken with baby vegetables
Roasted sumac chicken with baby vegetables
Sumac is a spice ground from berries that flourish wild around the Mediterranean; its tart, lemony flavour goes well with grilled meats.
30
French-style roast chicken
A traditional roast chicken with delicious stuffing and buttery, tender flesh is a wonderfully economical dinner and a mouth-watering French-inspired version never goes out of style. Serve it up with duck fat potatoes.
31
Roast chicken with red onion, garlic and cherries
32
Mustard roast chicken
Enjoy a hearty Sunday roast with chicken marinated in herbs, butter and mustard for that extra flavour.
33
Asian-style roast chicken
A traditional roast chicken with delicious stuffing and buttery, tender flesh is a wonderfully economical dinner and a mouth-watering Asian-inspired version never goes out of style. Serve it up with carrots.
34
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!
35
Greek-style roast chicken
A traditional roast chicken with delicious stuffing and buttery, tender flesh is a wonderfully economical dinner and a mouth-watering Greek-inspired version never goes out of style. Serve it up with olives.
36
Cajun roast chicken with corn cream
Cajun roast chicken with corn cream
This cajun-spiced chicken is packed full of zesty flavours! With corn cream and veggies on the side, it’s a great way to add more greens to your diet and is perfect for a Sunday lunch with the family.
37
Tea brined roasted chicken
Change up your next Sunday night roast with this tender tea brined chicken from The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Made from Scratch’ cookbook. Juicy and succulent meat with a gentle smoky flavour.
38
Moroccan roast chicken and cauliflower
Get spiced with this Moroccan-roasted style chicken and cauliflower. Scatter olives and coriander over chicken and serve with a ramekin of greek-style yoghurt.
39
Honey-roasted chicken with spicy fried potatoes
Honey-roasted chicken with spicy fried potatoes
Sweet with honey and thoroughly spiced, this finger-licking chicken has echoes of Middle Eastern cooking in its mix of flavours. Delicious served with spicy fried potatoes and salad.
40
Spanish-style roast chicken
A traditional roast chicken with delicious stuffing and buttery, tender flesh is a wonderfully economical dinner and a mouth-watering Spanish-inspired version never goes out of style. Serve it up with zucchini.
