Tasty chicken, easy and nutritious

Chicken is a popular answer to the question: “What shall we eat tonight?”

Search for "chicken" on Cookidoo® for your dinner inspiration. From fuss-free midweek chicken dinners to weekend roasts, we have it all. Chicken is easy to prepare and nutritious to eat, a go-to ingredient that can be stewed, steamed, baked, fried, shredded and curried. And since we know that life can get stressful and you sometimes don't have a lot of time and energy to cook, here are some dinner ideas that will be on the table in 30 minutes!

Tips and techniques for making the most of your chicken

• Boneless chicken breast is tender and delicate. For a succulent result, steam in Varoma. You can pan-fry the breasts first for color , and then line the Varoma tray with parchment paper to catch the steaming juices. This makes a delicious sauce when added to the pan drippings.

• Legs and thighs when marinated and cooked slowly are moist and flavorful.

• Current food safety advises not to wash or rinse chicken before cooking, to avoid splashing bacteria in the sink.

• Make a nutritious chicken stock by covering the chicken bones and any leftover skin with water. Add aromatic herbs and vegetables and boil for 1 hour. Strain and use the stock to flavor soups, sauces, risotto or stews.

• Don’t allow leftover cooked chicken go to waste: take it off the bone and store in the fridge for up to 3 days, then shred it and add it to salads, sandwiches, fajitas or wraps. It’s also delicious in stir-frys, soups or risottos.

• Steaming whole chicken in the Varoma keeps it moist and flavorful. Baking it briefly at the end in a hot oven will give it a golden finish. Leftover chicken is great cold.