A roast chicken in this house is never just one meal. There’s always something left, and while a quick salad or sandwich is fine, this is what I actually want to make when the weather cools down. Something warm, simple and properly satisfying. This chicken and corn soup uses leftover roast chicken and builds flavour…
Category: Chicken
BBQ Chicken Satay with Homemade Peanut Sauce
When the weather warms up, I start reaching for BBQ recipes that let me prep ahead and then switch off. Satay has become one of my favourites for exactly that reason — the chicken happily marinates in the fridge until I’m ready, the skewers cook in minutes, and the peanut sauce can be made earlier…
Lemon Chicken and Orzo Soup (Avgolemono)
The weather in Sydney has been beautiful lately — warm, sunny, and full of that promise that summer’s just around the corner. But, as always happens in spring, the moment I take the big blankets off the beds and start dreaming of lighter meals, a cold snap hits. Suddenly I’m pulling on a jumper again…
Grilled Chicken with Sauce Vierge
When the weather warms up, I love firing up the BBQ. There’s something about the golden, crispy skin of chicken cooked over the grill paired with the bright, zesty flavours of a fresh sauce that makes dinner feel like a holiday. This recipe for BBQ chicken thighs with Sauce Vierge is simple, Mediterranean-inspired, and perfect…
Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup
There’s something deeply comforting about a big pot of chicken noodle soup simmering on the stove, especially when the weather takes a turn. It’s been cold and rainy the last few days here in Sydney, and my whole family has come down with the sniffles — which means it’s time to make this old-fashioned chicken…
Roast Butterflied Chicken with Ratatouille
There’s something deeply comforting about a roast chicken. Add in a tray of caramelised summer vegetables—eggplant, zucchini, capsicum, and tomatoes—and you’ve got a dinner that tastes like the south of France. This Roast Butterflied Chicken with Ratatouille is a rustic, one-tray wonder that’s full of colour, flavour, and ease. A Happy Accident This dish came…
Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Leftover Roast Chicken
Leftover Roast Chicken? Try This Fresh Vietnamese Salad Fresh, crunchy and full of flavour, this Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Leftover Roast Chicken is the perfect way to turn last night’s dinner into something completely new. Tossed with herbs, vermicelli noodles, crisp vegetables and a punchy lime dressing, it comes together in just 15 minutes —…
Chicken Cacciatore (Hunter’s Style Chicken)
There’s something deeply comforting about a dish that’s been cooked slowly and simply, letting a few good ingredients shine. This Authentic Chicken Cacciatore, or Pollo alla Cacciatora, is one of those classic Italian recipes that brings warmth and flavour to the table without fuss. This is a rustic dish rooted in the countryside—cacciatore means “hunter”…
Miso, Chicken and Shiitake Risotto
Looking for a comforting risotto recipe with a unique twist? This Miso, Chicken and Shiitake Risotto combines the creamy richness of Italian risotto with the savoury umami flavours of Japanese cuisine. The base of this risotto is a fragrant white miso and shiitake mushroom stock, which gives the dish a deep, earthy flavour. Tender chicken…
Roast Chicken with Orange and Fennel (One-Tray Wonder)
Why You’ll Love This Roast Chicken with Orange and Fennel Recipe! There’s something special about the combination of roast chicken, citrus, and aromatic fennel. This one-tray roast chicken with orange and fennel is a simple yet elegant dish, perfect for a weekend dinner or a cosy family meal. By spatchcocking the chicken and marinating it…