Cluck yeah! 9 delicious chicken recipes to try this week

News24

14-07-2025

Chicken dishes are flavourful, versatile, and comforting.
From classics like peri-peri chicken to inventive fusions like Cajun pasta with Amarula, there's something for everyone.
These nine recipes celebrate the versatility of Mzansi's most loved protein, chicken.
Chicken is a staple in the South African kitchen for a reason; it's versatile, comforting, and works with just about any flavour.
From a South African take on Cajun pasta to a comforting honey and soy stew, here are nine flavour-packed chicken recipes to add to your rotation.
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Cajun chicken pasta in Amarula sauce
Cajun-spiced chicken meets a rich Amarula cream sauce in this bold, South African-inspired pasta. The sweet liqueur tempers the heat, while the roasted peppers and sundried tomatoes bring bursts of flavour.
This one-pot dish gets its depth from butter beans and an unexpected twist: chai rooibos tea in the sauce. Comforting and full of layered flavour.
This easy stir-fry combines roasted chilli paste, pad Thai sauce, chicken, vegetables, and yellow (or egg) noodles. Topped with spring onion, coriander, and cashews, it's quick, satisfying, and remarkably similar to the real thing.
Chicken and waffles
Crispy fried chicken is served on top of golden, fluffy waffles and finished with maple syrup. It's a sweet-savoury classic that never fails.
Chicken is spatchcocked and roasted in a velvety, spicy curry sauce until charred. It is served with a sambal of cherry tomatoes, coriander, onions, and fluffy rotis.
This comforting stew features the rich umami of soy sauce and the sweetness of honey. It's flavourful and hearty, and it's made with pantry basics.
A flavourful chicken wrapped in bacon to add something extra to your dish
Spatchcock your chicken for even cooking and maximum char. The peri-peri marinade delivers bold, smoky heat, perfect for a weekend braai.
Award-winning Chef Xoliswa Ndoyiya prepared this chutney-glazed chicken for Nelson Mandela for over twenty years. It's simple, tender, and steeped in legacy and re-imagined by celebrity chef Warren Mendes.