Poultry & Game

Grilled pieces of seasoned chicken served with roasted aubergine garnished with herbs and a small side of fresh rocket on a white plate.

Skewered chicken with aubergine

Chicken is often my "go to" for the BBC Radio Oxford recipes because it's an inexpensive meat and so versatile. I use thigh meat for this recipe as I think it tastes better than breast and doesn't dry out but…

A plate with creamy mashed potatoes, chicken in herb sauce, and a serving of cooked dark leafy greens, all garnished with chopped fresh herbs.

Mustard & herb poached chicken

There are lots of soft herbs available so mix up the combination using what you have available. Buy chicken pieces with skin on, pull if off, place flat on a baking sheet and bake at 200C for 15 minutes to…

A hand with red nail varnish holds a wrap filled with shredded meat, lettuce, and cucumber. A fireplace burns in the background, creating a cosy indoor atmosphere.

Chinese inspired chicken wraps

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This is a companion recipe to the Sunday roast pie where you cook a whole bird. For this recipe you will be using the legs and wings for quick week night light supper. If you have a large appetite, you…

A plate of spiced chicken drumsticks topped with green sauce, served with white rice, chopped vegetable salad, and a side of creamy sauce, with a wine glass in the background.

Spiced Chicken Lollipops

Great way to feed a crowd. Experiment with flavours. Start this recipe the day before or in the morning to allow time for marinating. Can be served as a starter or as a main with rice and my Goan cabbage…

A white bowl contains creamy chicken and mushroom stew with herbs, meatballs, and two crispy, golden roasted smashed potatoes on the side.

Chicken, Meatball & Mushroom Fricassee

A popular combination in Belgium. Poaching the chicken ensures juicy meat and the meat balls can be made with whatever you prefer. Serve with buttered new potatoes, mash or piled into a pastry case.

A roasted chicken leg, seasoned with herbs, is served on a bed of fettuccine pasta with greens on a white plate. In the background, a tray with more chicken and a glass of wine can be seen.

Herby Roast Chicken with Kale Pasta

The most important part of this dish is to use all the cooking juices from the roast chicken.

Close-up of a plate with seasoned grilled chicken breast, rotini pasta, leafy greens, peas, and vegetables, all mixed together. A fork is partially visible on the left side of the dish.

Spiced chicken with vegetable pasta

Spatchcock simply means to remove the back bone of the chicken which is very easy. It's a great way to cook a bird on the BBQ as well as in the oven. Watch the video Pasta primavera was the inspiration…

Charred spicy baked chicken wings on a foil-lined tray, garnished with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds. The wings are coated in a red sauce, with crispy edges and visible bits of seasoning.

Spicy sticky Chicken

The perfect dish for a mid week meal. Inexpensive and delicious and quick to make using the cheat of microwave rice. Make your own if you prefer.

A cooked duck leg with brown sauce is served on a bed of spinach, bulgur or couscous, pomegranate seeds, and diced celery, plated on a white plate.

Confit duck with fesenjan sauce and spiced bulgar wheat

Confit duck was always one of my signature dishes. If you want to make your own confit legs you'll need to start this dish a couple of days in advance to allow time to brine the duck and cook it…