Recipes

This isn’t your usual chicken soup. Fresh market vegetables add crunch, colour and complexity. Use whatever broth you like because the added ingredients give so much flavour that the broth solely works as a base. And oh yes, those proverbial noodles – they’re definitely upstaged by wholesome rice.

This dish is not hard to make but is packed with flavour. Peri Peri Chicken originated in Mozambique and is popular in Portuguese cuisine.

Besides being an incredibly addictive Korean staple, kim chi can turn chicken into a flavor-charged dinner in minutes. At least that’s the time to takes to get the dish started. Then add another 20 to 30 minutes or so to cook the chicken to moist goodness. If you’re making this for two, the math is easy to do and note - you don’t add a speck of fat to this dish.

Cooking for one? Tortillas lend themselves to endless single-serve chicken recipes. Tostadas are typically a crispy deep-fried tortilla topped with meat, cheese, and refried beans. This make in a snap, healthier version, layers lean cooked chicken over a tortilla spread with ricotta and pesto and is finished with zippy green arugula, Asiago cheese and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve for lunch or a light dinner.

A simple and delicious slow cooker dish that teams well served over rice noodles or cooked brown rice.

Tagine is an incredibly aromatic Moroccan dish named after the dish it is traditionally cooked and served in. The flavours are typically a blend of turmeric, saffron, cumin, cayenne pepper and cinnamon. These North African stews are very easy to make and require just one pot, which streamlines the process for busy families.

Chili can be hearty without being heavy. By substituting chicken for traditional ground beef you get lots of amazing lean protein. White and red kidney beans also give this chili a great colour and high fiber to keep you full longer. If you are cooking for one, freeze this chili in individual portions for up to two months. This meal is family friendly, healthy and packs a mild smoky punch of flavour.

This pizza gets a bold smoky flavour from a unique North African spice paste called Harissa. This sauce lends itself perfectly to this pizza’s delightful combination of crust and melted mozzarella cheese. If you like milder flavours, then make sure to use half the amount of cayenne pepper.

Awesome in flavour and simplicity using Tex Mex favourites - chicken chili, cheese and wholegrain tortillas. In this recipe you make a double batch. Eat them both now if you have a crowd or freeze one for a quick meal when you are in a rush or out of ideas!

Take a trip to New Orleans with this Louisiana Creole dish that combines traditional Creole seasonings with chorizo, shrimp and chicken.

If you like stir-fries then you will love this one-pot, fast and fresh chicken, broccoli and brown rice dish. It is a great way to use a rice cooker that has a steaming basket.

Many people are used to eating fall pumpkin in sweet baked goods but it is also an economical and nutritious addition to soups and stews. Here pumpkin, allspice and sage are combined with chicken broth and cooked chicken to make a satisfying rich soup. The toasted pumpkin seed garnish adds an unusual earthy crunch.

A simple, yet decadent, appetizer for the bacon lovers! Help bring folks back to the 70's with these nostalgic party picks. They are lower in calories and fat than the traditional rumaki made with bacon wrapped chicken livers. Feel free to substitute. Although the dish has a Japanese sounding name they are thought to be Hawaiian in origin.

Try using vegetable juice instead of canned tomatoes to make this quick and delicious eight ingredient chili con carne. Really good served over brown rice or baked potatoes with sour cream!

Chili loves pumpkin and chocolate! Use these fun ingredients to help revitalize an old favourite. The pumpkin adds fibre and body while the chocolate and cocoa powder blend in creating rich, smooth flavour. Make this quick, warming dish with lean ground chicken to hit the spot on a cold day.

This chicken and rice dish is popular in Nigeria. It is reminiscent of Creole rice which is more familiar to North Americans. The recipe doubles well if you want to make a big batch.