Family Favourite Chicken Recipes for Everyday & Entertaining

Whether you are looking for chicken recipes for everyday meals or chicken recipes for entertaining, these family favourite chicken recipes are full of flavour and perfect for sharing. 

Updated May 2026 with new photos, recipes and tips.

I have been sharing chicken recipes here on the blog for a very long time, and these are some of my favourites.

Chicken Recipes For Everyday and Entertaining

Whether it’s a simple weeknight dinner or a dinner party for friends, this Maple Glazed Chicken with Roasted Root Vegetables is easy to make but looks and tastes extra special.

Fresh, delicious and easy to make, this French inspired Petits Pois a la Francaise with Chicken recipe makes a light, fresh stew with a delicious broth.

You can adjust the spicing of this easy to make, spicy sweet Curried Mango Chicken recipe to suit your family’s tastes. Leftovers taste great in sandwiches and wraps.

My Easy Chicken Pot Pie uses ready made pastry and leftover cooked chicken so it’s really quick and easy to prepare. If you have the time and inclination, you can of course make the pastry from scratch. Either way, this is classic comfort food.

Apricot Almond Chicken pairs ender chicken breasts with a rich apricot glaze and crunchy almonds for a simple yet flavorful dinner option that is equally perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions.

Chicken with Cashew Nuts may take a little longer to prepare, but it’s still generally faster than ordering take away – and almost always more delicious!

This light, easy Lemon and Herb Marinade adds so much flavour to your chicken and it’s perfect for baking, grilling or barbecuing!

Use leftover cooked chicken for this delightful Coronation Chicken Salad recipe. This light and delicious salad is gently spiced with curry powder and sweetened with fresh and dried fruit.

And last but not least, this delicious take on Chicken Noodle Soup is quick and easy to make but it’s still hearty and satisfying, perfect for when you need a little comfort food or are feeling a bit under the weather.

Tips for Cooking with Chicken

It’s really important to start with high quality, ethically raised chicken. Chickens raised on factory farms live in horrendous conditions.Your supermarket or local butcher should have free range, pasture raised or organic chicken available. 

I like to cook with chicken breasts or chicken supremes. Chicken supremes are chicken breasts with the wing bone still attached. There’s a school of thought that says that meat cooked with some bone has more flavour and I personally have found this to be true.

Chicken thighs, chicken pieces or quarters will work in all of these chicken recipes. They may take a bit longer to cook. Always be sure that the internal temperature of the meat is at least 165°F (75°C).

I hope these chicken recipes will inspire you and help bring new life to your weekly meal plans – and that your family and friends will love them as much as we do!