Turkish rice (vermicelli rice)

This classic Turkish side dish uses long-grain white rice boosted with chicken broth and toasted vermicelli pasta

Chicken karahi

This favourite Pakistani curry is traditionally made with goat or lamb, but this version uses chicken. Serve it with naan or rice

One-pot garlicky chicken thighs & giant cous cous

Feel free to swap the cavolo nero for curly kale in this chicken dish, if you like. It comes with a light parsley, lemon zest and olive oil dressing

Peanut chickpea rice bowl

Make a rice bowl that’s full of texture thanks to chickpeas and peanuts. It can be cooked in the oven or air-fryer and leftovers kept for lunch the next day

Creamy chicken & rice soup

Make two meals in one: rustle up our creamy garlic chicken and polenta dinner then reinvent the leftovers to make this easy chicken and rice soup

Green garlic chutney roast chicken with cumin-spiced vegetables

Served with cumin-spiced vegetables this is the perfect roast dinner to shake up up your Sunday lunch. Scrub the veg well but there is no need to peel them. Leaving the skin on adds nutrients and fibre. Using baby potatoes means you don’t have to par-boil them, but if using other potatoes, slice thinly or par-boil first. If you are feeling adventurous, double the chutney ingredients and try marinating a whole roast chicken for a beautiful centrepiece dish.

Super-green curry with quinoa rice

I’ve used chickpeas in this, but the curry base is adaptable; just add your choice of protein. A squeeze of lemon adds vitamin C to aid iron absorption and mixing quinoa with rice increases your intake of high-fibre wholegrains and protein.

Harissa chicken with bulgur wheat

Bulgur is easy to cook and a great alternative to refined grains. It’s high in fibre and nutrient-rich, so good for your gut, digestion and heart health. Serve it with stews, or use it in salads or as a nutritious alternative to rice. This recipe is a favourite with my kids!

Crispy chilli chicken kimchi mayo sandwich

Spice up your sandwich game with this crispy chilli chicken and kimchi mayo ciabatta. Perfectly golden chicken, tangy kimchi, and bold flavours in every bite

Chicken kebabs with homemade flatbreads

Grill spiced chicken shish skewers and wrap in warm flatbreads with a vibrant salad – this is a winning recipe from Matty

Caesar brussels slaw & parmesan chicken schnitzel burgers

Sprouts are rarely eaten raw, but tossed with a creamy dressing, they make a delicious slaw that partners well with our crisp chicken burgers or leftover ham

Sticky air fryer salmon rice bowl

Air fry salmon pieces in a sauce made with soy, honey, ginger and sriracha, then serve over brown rice and top with fresh pickled vegetables for a quick and easy midweek meal