Lighter chicken cacciatore

The classic Italian ‘hunter’s stew’ gets a healthy makeover, with low-fat chicken breasts, prosciutto and a rich herby tomato sauce

Grilled chicken & noodles (Bun ga nuong)

Serve spiced chicken thigh patties with a caramel glaze on a bed of rice noodles and julienned carrots for a classic Vietnamese dish bursting with flavour

Chiang Mai curried noodles (Khao soi gai)

This creamy, tangy curry from northern Thailand, with coconut milk and juicy chicken thighs, is topped with pickled shallots and crispy noodles

Cabbage & red rice salad with tahini dressing

This Middle Eastern inspired vegetarian side dish is full of contrasting textures – ideal paired with griddled prawns, chicken, fish or halloumi

Potato & spring onion breakfast pancakes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This Irish-inspired breakfast, brunch or alternative side dish is based on ‘boxty’, or potato cakes

Courgette ribbon salad

Use a spiralizer to create this fresh, zingy, raw salad – perfect with grilled chicken or fish and topped with crumbled feta or goat's cheese

Courgetti Bolognese

Spiralized courgettes make a healthier alternative to pasta in the classic spaghetti Bolognese – use turkey mince for a low-calorie sauce

Chicken & mushroom hot-pot

Get the kids in the kitchen to help use up leftover cooked chicken in this hearty pie topped with slices of potato

Braised baby leeks

Tender vegetables are braised with chicken stock and thyme for a healthy, low-fat side dish

Mini schnitzels with garlic sauce

These baked, breadcrumbed chunks of chicken thigh make delicious bite-sized nuggets – perfect with oven chips

Braised chicory with pan-fried home salt cod

Cooking heads of chicory in stock gives a soft, succulent side for this seafood supper or dinner party main

Sticky orange chicken with parsnips, maple & pecans

Pop chicken thighs and root veg into a roasting tin with a sweet and tangy maple glaze for a delicious one-pot dinner