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Chicken breast recipes are a lifesaver when it comes to getting a tasty dinner on the table, but they certainly don’t have to be boring! From creamy, comforting chicken dinners to quick stir-fries and crispy, sticky fakeaway favourites, there are SO many delicious things you can make with a simple pack of chicken breasts.

I’ve gathered together some of my favourite easy chicken breast recipes to give you plenty of inspiration for those ‘what shall we have for dinner?’ moments.

Whether you’re after a quick midweek meal, something a little special for the weekend or just fancy trying something new, there’s plenty to choose from here!

“Made this Fried chicken for the first time and it was a big hit at my Korean theme dinner! It was the first to go! Recipe is a keeper and my friend asked for the recipe! It’s that good! ❤️”

– Joanna Yang (Korean Fried Chicken)

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Nicky’s Notes

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Chicken breast is one of those ingredients I come back to time and time again. It’s quick to cook, really versatile and brilliant for soaking up all those lovely flavours from sauces, spices and marinades.

I know chicken breast can sometimes have a reputation for being a little dry (we’ve all had a disappointing chicken dinner!), but it really doesn’t have to be.

For a busy weeknight, I love something like my Quick Chicken Stir Fry. If I’m in the mood for something rich and comforting, my Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a fantastic choice. And when we’re craving a takeaway-style dinner, it’s hard to beat that Crispy Sesame Chicken.

My biggest tip? Don’t overcook your chicken breast! It’s naturally lean, so a few extra minutes can make all the difference between beautifully juicy chicken and something a bit chewy. If you’re cutting it into chunks or strips, try to keep them roughly the same size so they cook evenly.

Here are over 50 of our favourite Chicken Breast Recipes that are on our regular rotation.

I’ve included everything from speedy 20-minute meals to lovely comforting dishes that are perfect for when you fancy something a bit more indulgent. Hopefully you’ll find a few new family favourites!

Which one is you’re favourite? Please let us know in the comments below. Now let’s get cooking!

Hunters Chicken - Four bacon-wrapped chicken breasts baked in a rectangular dish with melted cheese and sauce, next to a bowl of mashed potato.
5 from 32 votes

Hunters Chicken Recipe

Chicken breast, wrapped in bacon, smothered in barbecue sauce and topped with melted cheese. A British pub classic, easy to make at home!
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A spoon pours creamy Chicken Marsala sauce over browned chicken fillets, garnished with chopped parsley.
5 from 10 votes

Chicken Marsala Recipe

Juicy pan-fried chicken in a rich marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and a splash of cream. So easy! Plus tips for a no-alcohol version.
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Crispy Sesame Chicken on a bed of rice in a stone bowl
4.91 from 775 votes

Crispy Sesame Chicken with a Sticky Asian Sauce

Crispy Sesame Chicken with a Sticky Asian Sauce – tastier than that naughty takeaway and super simple to make. Sweet, salty, crispy, sticky and a little bit spicy – it covers all the bases for one of these meals that everyone polishes off. Its a real family favourite!
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4.91 from 20 votes

Chinese Chicken Curry

This takeaway-style Chinese chicken curry is mild but super-tasty with a hint of Chinese five spice.
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Square image of lemon chicken piccata on a bed of linguine with slices of lemon in a white bowl. The chicken has been sliced into strips. The bowl is on a wooden table.
5 from 2 votes

Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe

Lemon Chicken Piccata – pan-fried parmesan-coated chicken in a tangy lemon sauce with garlic and capers. It's one of those moreish lip-smackingly tasty dinners. Perfect with linguine!
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A square, overhead shot of Marry Me Chicken Pasta in a black pan. To the left of the pan, there is a teal napkin tucked beside it. This is all set on a wooden surface.
5 from 1 vote

Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

So good it's said to win hearts with just one mouthful. Pan fried chicken in a creamy-garlic-parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, basil and fresh tagliatelle.
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A plate of Lemon Pepper Chicken with sesame seeds and spring onions, served with stir-fried noodles, lemon slices, and chopsticks.
5 from 4 votes

Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

A warming takeout-style meal of chicken pieces with a crispy coating in a tangy lemon and pepper sauce. Served up with stir fried noodles.
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A bowl of Chicken Katsu Curry with rice, breaded chicken fillets, sliced carrots and potatoes, shredded cabbage, and chopped spring onions, served with chopsticks.
5 from 3 votes

Easy Chicken Katsu Curry Recipe

Crispy chicken cutlets in a mild curry sauce with carrots, potato and onion. This classic Japanese Katsu curry uses curry blocks for speed and simplicity.
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Butter Chicken in a pan with fresh coriander.
5 from 25 votes

Butter Chicken

This butter chicken is a lovely mild curry with plenty of sauce to soak into the rice! A little bit of up front prep is all you need, then you can cook this dish in less than 30 minutes.
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A square photo of a pan of cooked Tarragon chicken in a creamy sauce, sprinkled with chopped parsley, laid on top of a stripy grey and white tea towel
5 from 10 votes

Tarragon Chicken

Seasoned pan-fried chicken breasts in a delicious creamy tarragon sauce. Quick and easy to prepare, it's a great comfort food dinner!
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Spicy Hunan chicken stir-fried with peppers and spring onions in a bowl with a wooden spoon, topped with sesame seeds.
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Hunan Chicken Recipe

This Hunan Chicken is a spicy Chinese-style stir fry packed with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables and a rich, savoury garlic and chilli sauce.
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Chicken curry in a white bowl with rice.
4.84 from 131 votes

Easy Chicken Curry Recipe

A quick and simple mild chicken curry with bags of flavour. Ready in 30 minutes, it makes a great mid-week meal. Freezer-friendly too!
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A square, overhead image of Air Fryer Chicken Breast. There are two, cooked chicken breasts next to each other in the centre of the image. The chicken breasts are cut into horizontal strips. In the top right corner of the image, you can slightly see a silver knife. This is all set on a dark, wooden background.
4.50 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Chicken Breast

Air Fryer Chicken Breast – Juicy, flavourful chicken breasts lightly coated in a simple seasoning mix. An easy method to ensure they're cooked evenly, and they're perfectly juicy and tender.
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Creamy honey mustard chicken topped with chopped parsley in a black frying pan.
4.89 from 17 votes

Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe

This creamy honey mustard chicken recipe is one you're going to come back to again and again, it's outrageously tasty — juicy, pan-seared chicken nestled in a silky sauce that's the perfect balance of sweet, tangy and just a touch indulgent.
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Overhead image of a tray of crispy chicken tenders with chicken tender dipping sauce on red checkered paper, on a tray, served with golden crinkle-cut chips.
5 from 7 votes

Crispy Chicken Tenders Recipe

Golden, crunchy, juicy crispy chicken tenders made for dunking, piling into wraps or serving with chips.
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chicken in creamy white wine sauce in a dark pan next to a bowl of green beans
4.97 from 31 votes

Chicken in White Wine Sauce Recipe

Pan-fried chicken in a creamy white wine and garlic sauce with mushrooms. Ready in 25 minutes, it makes an impressive date night dinner!
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Sweet and sour chicken in a white bowl
4.95 from 176 votes

Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

This is my homemade crispy sweet and sour chicken recipe with a sweet and tangy sauce made from scratch using store cupboard ingredients! Ready in 25 minutes.
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spicy chicken, chickpeas, couscous, leaves, radish, hummus and flatbreads in a bowl
5 from 11 votes

Spicy Chicken Nourish Bowl

Spicy Chicken Nourish Bowl – A filling and nutritious warm salad (you can serve it cold too!). Spiced chicken seasoned with cumin, sumac, garlic, cinnamon, coriander and a few other goodies, chilli-flecked couscous, hummus and paprika-fried chickpeas. So gooood!
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Close up of pan of cheesy chicken pasta
4.72 from 38 votes

One Pot Chicken Pasta Recipe

Whip up this cheesy one pot chicken pasta in just 30 mins! Perfect fuss‑free family dinner, loaded with chicken, vibrant veggies, and melty cheese, all in one pan!
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chicken carbonara in a white bowl with a gold fork
5 from 5 votes

Chicken Carbonara Recipe

Tender chicken, crispy pancetta and spaghetti all tossed together in a rich, silky sauce.
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Square image of a dark pan filled with honey lemon chicken.
4.78 from 22 votes

Honey Lemon Chicken Recipe

Succulent chicken in a fresh and zesty sauce with a hint of sweetness.This honey lemon chicken is ready in 20 minutes.
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Overhead photo of creamy chicken dijon in a pan.
4.75 from 4 votes

📝 Chicken Dijon Recipe

We’ve got the comforting warmth of the cream and Dijon mustard with the crispy saltiness of the bacon, the lovely buttery-ness of the fresh kale and the crunch of those crumbled pecans.
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Air Fryer chicken tikka kebabs with cilantro served on a round plate atop a dark surface.
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Air Fryer Chicken Tikka Recipe

Air Fryer Chicken Tikka – Tender, juicy chicken marinated in a rich tikka paste and air fried until golden and perfectly charred at the edges. All finished off with simple coriander garlic butter!
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A plate with garlic parmesan chicken in creamy sauce, mashed potatoes with a knob of butter, and green beans, garnished with parsley.
4.80 from 5 votes

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe

This garlic parmesan chicken in a luscious creamy sauce makes a real treat dinner. I love to serve it over mashed potatoes with buttery green beans or broccoli. It's also fantastic served with crispy sautéed potatoes, pasta or rice.
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Overhead image of Sticky Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry in a pan. There is a wooden spoon sticking out of the pan.
4.83 from 41 votes

Sticky Pineapple Chicken Recipe

Sticky Pineapple Chicken – Juicy pieces of chicken, fried up with peppers, onions and pineapple chunks in a simple, sweet and savoury stir-fry sauce.
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A frying pan with creamy rigatoni alfredo with chicken and kale, and grated cheese, with a spoon resting in the dish.
4.93 from 13 votes

One Pot Rigatoni Alfredo with Chicken Recipe

This One Pot Rigatoni Alfredo with Chicken and Kale in a creamy, rich, garlic and parmesan sauce is serious comfort food!
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A plate of kung pao chicken with red peppers, courgette, spring onions, cashews, and white rice.
4.86 from 14 votes

Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

My Copycat Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken is a deliciously spicy stir fry with lots of chunky veggies and chicken, coated in a rich, tasty homemade sauce!
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Square image of Crispy chicken burger on a brioche bun with lettuce.
4.99 from 56 votes

Crispy Chicken Burger Recipe

Crispy Chicken Burger with Honey Mustard Coleslaw on a toasted brioche bun, with jalapenos and crunchy lettuce. Waaay better than takeout!
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Square image of buffalo chicken pasta in a silver pan on a light grey background.
4.88 from 8 votes

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Recipe

Cajun spiced chicken with pasta and peppers in a tangy, creamy hot sauce. An easy 20 minute dinner, packed with loads of flavour.
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Chicken ala king with rice on a dark plate
4.84 from 24 votes

Chicken a la King Recipe

Leftover (or rotisserie) chicken in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and a hint of sherry. A rich, comforting and easy dinner.
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A bowl of crispy sliced chicken served over rice with a creamy curry sauce, garnished with chillies, spring onions, and coriander, served with a lime wedge.
5 from 3 votes

Crispy Chicken with Brothy Rice Recipe

Thai-inspired coconut curry broth, ladeled over fluffy rice and topped with crunchy golden panko chicken.
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Overhead image of a black bowl filled with Black Pepper Chicken, Chinese-style stir-fried with sliced red and green peppers, onions, and spring onions, served with chopsticks.
4.73 from 11 votes

Black Pepper Chicken Recipe

Juicy chicken with a glossy, garlicky sauce and that bold pepper kick!
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A plate of breaded chicken cutlets drizzled with a gochujang sauce, served with green beans and a small bowl of extra sauce, with a gold fork and knife on the side.
5 from 1 vote

Crispy Chicken Cutlets With a Gochujang Sauce Recipe

I like to flatten/tenderize the chicken in this recipe for a quick cooking time. My family loves the resulting ‘giant chicken steaks’ which work so well with the spicy-sweet gochuchang sauce.You can serve it up with rice, crispy potatoes or salad, but my favourite side dish for this recipe is a giant pile of garlicky green beans!
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Three grilled chicken tacos with avocado, soured cream, jalapeños, coriander, and salsa on flour tortillas, served with lime wedges on a blue surface.
5 from 4 votes

Chicken Fajita Recipe

Forget the takeaway this weekend, whip up this easy-but-delicious chicken fajita sharing platter instead!
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Chinese plum chicken stir fry and rice in a shallow bowl with strips of spring onion on top. There is a set of chopsticks on the side of the bowl. The bowl is on a wooden table.
4.88 from 16 votes

Chinese Plum Chicken Stir Fry

This Chinese Plum Chicken Stir Fry is a little bit different from your regular chicken stir fry. Crispy coated chicken in a lightly spicy sticky-sweet sauce with crunchy peppers and sliced plums (if you like pineapple in sweet & sour you'll LOVE this).
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Chicken korma, naan and rice in a bowl on a dark background.
4.87 from 51 votes

Chicken Korma Recipe

A rich and creamy chicken korma with lots of flavour. All cooked in one pan with no marinading required, it's ready in less than 30 minutes!
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A square, overhead shot of Chicken Schnitzel. The chicken is topped with the garlic caper butter, next to it is a serving of new potatoes, and on the same plate there is a serving of butter lettuce salad and a silver fork, this is all on a large white plate. On the left side of the image, there is a navy blue napkin tucked beneath the plate. This is all set on a dark blue surface.
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Chicken Schnitzel with Garlic Butter

Perfectly juicy crispy chicken steaks with a simple garlic-caper butter.
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A bowl of rice topped with a Chicken Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew, featuring peanuts and chopped greens, garnished with fresh herbs. It sits on a wooden table, accompanied by a fork and teal napkin.
5 from 18 votes

Chicken, Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew Recipe

This Chicken, Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew is a comforting recipe with a little heat, that's similar to a curry, but with fewer spices. Serve on its own or with rice and greens.
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chicken madras in a serving bowl topped with chilles and coriander
4.91 from 62 votes

Chicken Madras

A rich, fragrant and relatively hot curry, chicken madras is easy to make at home in one pan. A great Friday night curry!
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A square image of a Buffalo Chicken Burger is placed on top of a square of black and white newspaper parchment, which is on top of a dark wooden cutting board. In the left of the background, you can see a clear glass jar of homemade ranch, with a silver spoon sticking out of it. This is all set on a navy blue background.
5 from 1 vote

Buffalo Chicken Burger Recipe

Crispy fried buttermilk chicken in a spicy buffalo sauce served on toasted brioche buns with cheese and pickles. Get your napkins ready!
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Square overhead image of chicken panang curry and rice in a brown bowl, topped with chopped peanuts and Thai basil leaves. There is a further bowl, just in shot, at the top of the frame, an orange napkin next to the bowls and some chopped peanuts nearby. The bowls are on a wooden table.
5 from 15 votes

Chicken Panang Curry Recipe

Chicken Panang – a Thai-style curry with coconut milk and peanuts. It's milder than red Thai curry, with a lovely nutty creaminess from the peanut butter.
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Overhead square image of a large BLT chicken salad with soft boiled eggs in a bowl on a blue background. The bowls is next to a wooden board, a blue napkin and a little bottle of salad dressing at the top of the frame.
5 from 2 votes

BLT Chicken Salad

My trick for the ultimate flavour with this BLT chicken salad is to cook the bacon on a rack in the oven, with the chicken breasts on a tray underneath, so the bacon fat drips onto the chicken.
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Square image of crispy baked chicken breast fillets on a baking tray with sliced pickles. The chicken is being drizzled with hot honey sauce from a black spoon.
5 from 8 votes

Hot Honey Chicken Recipe

Golden crispy chicken, baked in the oven and smothered in a lip-smacking hot honey sauce. I cannot get enough of this spicy chicken!
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A white baking dish with four breaded chicken breasts in a creamy pesto sauce with roasted cherry tomatoes and basil leaves. There is a spoon resting in the top of the dish.
5 from 18 votes

Easy Baked Pesto Chicken Recipe

Chicken breast with a cheddar-crumb topping in a creamy pesto sauce on a bed of roasted cherry tomatoes. Simply add it all the dish and bake!
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Square close-up image a large pan filled with creamy chicken and mushroom casserole. There is a wooden spoon in the pan.
4.95 from 34 votes

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom One Pan Casserole Recipe

My big batch creamy chicken and mushroom one pan casserole! Cook this dish on the hob or in the oven. Make ahead and serve later!
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5 from 7 votes

Lasagne-Style Chicken Bake

This is my ridiculously easy, no-pasta, lasagne-style chicken bake, where the chicken is used in place of the pasta.
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken in a dark pan
4.95 from 137 votes

Tuscan Chicken Recipe

Packed with flavour, my Tuscan Chicken in Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce is the ultimate chicken dinner. Serve with pasta, potatoes or just a big hunk of bread to dip into that creamy sauce.
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a square image of chicken yakisoba on a white plate with some chopsticks on the side, placed on a wooden board with some ingredients in the background
5 from 2 votes

Chicken Yakisoba Recipe

This Chicken Yakisoba is my copycat version of the Wagamama classic noodle dish. Made with soba noodles, chicken, prawns and egg, it's ready in 20 minutes!
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Chicken Paprikash in a white bowl on top of pasta with a piece of bread in the bowl.
4.70 from 10 votes

Chicken Paprikash Recipe

My quick and easy chicken paprikash, using chicken breast instead of bone-in pieces for a twist on the classic version. So rich and luxurious!
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Bowl of Korean fried chicken topped with sesame seeds and strips of spring onion.
4.87 from 122 votes

Korean Fried Chicken Recipe

The best Korean Fried Chicken – Crispy buttermilk fried chicken smothered in a spicy, sticky Korean Gochujang sauce. INSANELY good!
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Baked breaded chicken parmesan fillets topped with melted cheese and fresh basil, served over a rich tomato sauce in a white dish.
5 from 6 votes

Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Golden, cheesy chicken parmesan with crisp crumb and rich marinara.
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Bowl of rice topped with peanut butter chicken with green beans, chillies and coriander (cilantro)
4.55 from 22 votes

20 Minute Peanut Butter Chicken

My Peanut Butter Chicken is packed full of flavour and ready in 20 minutes! A great mid-week meal, with no fussy ingredients!
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A blue cast iron pan filled with chicken in a cream-cider sauce, topped with crispy bacon and parsley. The pan sits on a wooden surface with an orange napkin.
5 from 3 votes

Chicken in Creamy Cider Sauce

Chunks of tender, pan fried chicken in a creamy cider sauce with mushrooms and crispy bacon. A no-fuss, always-goes-down-a-storm dinner!
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Overhead of a chicken 'stir fry' traybake with diced chicken, sliced red peppers, onions, spring onions, sesame seeds and sauce in a white dish.
4.78 from 18 votes

Chicken ‘Stir Fry’ Traybake (Dump-and-Go!)

This is a simple hands-off method of getting a dinner on the table quickly. Everything is added to the tray at the start, then it all cooks together in the oven. The addition of the cornflour helps the sauce to thicken as it cooks.
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  1. Pam Kowalski says:

    Hi Nicky, I absolutely love all your recipes they are so easy to follow. Having the video is a great asset too. You have been an inspiration to me and given me the confidence to ‘have a go’. Keep them coming. Thank you. Pam

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  2. Miguel says:

    This is an amazing selection of chicken recipes. Thanks a lot!

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