chicken Recipes
216 delicious chicken recipes from around the world
Arroz de Cabidela (Portuguese Blood Rice)
A traditional and deeply flavorful Portuguese dish, Arroz de Cabidela features tender chicken cooked in a rich, dark rice pilaf, uniquely enriched with chicken blood for its distinctive color and taste. This recipe provides a detailed guide to achieving this classic comfort food.
Bouchée à la Reine
A classic French vol-au-vent, meaning 'windblown' or 'puff', this elegant appetizer features delicate puff pastry cases filled with a rich, creamy mixture of chicken, mushrooms, and a hint of white wine. Traditionally served as a sophisticated first course.
Chicken Kiev
A classic Russian dish featuring tender chicken breasts pounded thin, filled with a luscious herb and garlic butter, then breaded and fried to a golden crisp. The signature molten butter center is a delightful surprise.
Chicken Kyiv
A classic Ukrainian dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with a rich, herb-infused butter. When sliced, the warm, herby butter gushes out, creating a delightful contrast with the crispy, golden-brown breadcrumb coating. This recipe requires careful preparation and chilling to ensure the butter stays contained during cooking.
Chicken Tikka Masala
A beloved British Indian curry featuring tender, marinated chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy, and spiced tomato sauce. Often considered Britain's national dish.
Coq au Vin
A quintessential French comfort dish, Coq au Vin features tender chicken braised in rich red wine with savory lardons, sweet pearl onions, and earthy mushrooms. This rustic Burgundian classic is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy evening.
Coronation Chicken
A classic British dish created to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953. This cold chicken salad features tender chicken coated in a creamy, curried mayonnaise with a hint of sweetness from mango chutney and a delightful chew from raisins. Perfect for sandwiches, jacket potatoes, or as part of a buffet.
Csirkepaprikás
A quintessential Hungarian comfort food, Csirkepaprikás features tender chicken pieces braised in a rich, creamy sauce infused with sweet Hungarian paprika and finished with a swirl of sour cream. Traditionally served with nokedli (Hungarian dumplings) or egg noodles.
Flygande Jacob (Flying Jacob)
A beloved 1970s Swedish comfort food casserole featuring tender chicken, sweet bananas, crispy bacon, and a creamy chili sauce. Despite its unusual combination, it's a surprisingly delicious and satisfying dish.
Hilopites me Kota (Greek Chicken with Egg Noodles)
A comforting and homestyle Greek dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic spices, served over square egg noodles (hilopites). Perfect for a Sunday family meal.
Kotlety Pozharskie (Pozharsky Cutlets)
These are classic Russian chicken cutlets, renowned for their incredibly tender and juicy interior, encased in a crispy, golden-brown breadcrumb crust. The secret lies in the finely ground chicken mixed with cream-soaked bread and butter, creating a rich and moist texture. Historically a favorite of the Russian aristocracy, they are a testament to elegant comfort food.
Paella Valenciana
Valencia's iconic rice dish, traditionally cooked with rabbit, chicken, and beans in a wide, shallow paella pan over an open flame. The goal is to achieve a perfectly toasted rice crust at the bottom, known as 'socarrat'.
Pastitsada (Corfiot Braised Rooster with Pasta)
A traditional Corfiot dish featuring tender rooster (or chicken) slow-braised in a rich, aromatic tomato and red wine sauce, infused with warm spices. Served over thick pasta and finished with grated Kefalotiri cheese, this dish showcases a distinct Venetian influence on the island of Corfu.
Piccata di Pollo
Italian chicken piccata - pan-fried cutlets with lemon, capers, butter sauce.
Pollo al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Chicken)
A classic Spanish dish featuring tender chicken pieces pan-fried and simmered in a generous amount of garlic-infused olive oil, with a splash of white wine and aromatic bay leaves. Simple, rustic, and incredibly flavorful.
Pollo al Chilindron
A classic Aragonese dish featuring tender chicken braised in a rich sauce of tomatoes, sweet peppers, and savory Serrano ham. This hearty stew is full of flavor and comforting.
Pollo alla Cacciatora
Hunter's style chicken - braised with tomatoes, herbs, olives, and wine.
Poulet Basquaise
A classic Basque dish featuring chicken braised in a vibrant sauce of bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and the subtle warmth of Espelette pepper, enhanced with savory Bayonne ham. It embodies the sunny flavors of the Pays Basque.
Rosół (Polish Chicken Noodle Soup)
A cornerstone of Polish Sunday dinners, Rosół is a deeply flavorful and crystal-clear chicken broth, traditionally served with fine noodles and tender vegetables. This recipe focuses on extracting maximum flavor through slow simmering.
Vol-au-Vent
Vol-au-vent are delicate, hollow puff pastry cases, traditionally filled with a rich and creamy mixture. This recipe features tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a velvety sauce, making for an elegant appetizer or light main course perfect for special occasions.
Tavuk Göğsü
Turkish chicken breast pudding - creamy milk pudding with shredded chicken. Unexpectedly delicious Ottoman dessert.
Tavuk Sote
Turkish chicken sauté - chicken pieces with peppers and tomatoes. Quick home cooking.
Tavuk Göğsü
Turkish chicken breast pudding - milk pudding thickened with chicken. Ottoman dessert.
Shawarma
Middle Eastern rotating spit-roasted meat - lamb or chicken shaved thin, served in pita with pickles, garlic sauce, and vegetables.