Best Zingy Roast Chicken Recipes

ZINGY CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Boil the noodles according to pack instructions, then drain and toss with 1 tsp oil.
• Heat the remaining oil in a wok and add the chicken and carrots. Stir-fry for a few minutes. Add the honey, soy and lime juice, bubble for 30 secs, then add the noodles and sesame seeds. Mix well, heat through and sprinkle with the coriander to serve.

MEXICAN LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix 2 tbsp olive oil with 1 tsp each crushed coriander seeds and grated lime zest and 1⁄2 tsp each paprika and light muscovado sugar.
• Put 2 chicken breasts in a baking dish, spoon the marinade over, then squeeze over a little lime juice. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
• Slip 1-2 lime slices under the skin of each breast and season. Tuck 6 unpeeled garlic cloves and 2 fresh red chillies around the chicken.
• Roast the chicken breasts in a baking dish, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes in a preheated oven (190C/gas 5/fan oven 170C). To check if they are done, prod the chicken with your finger - if it's still a bit soft, give it a bit longer.
• Serve with salad and salsa.

POPCORN-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put the popcorn, bread or breadcrumbs and paprika in a food processor and blend until finely chopped. Tip into a wide, shallow bowl. Whisk the egg in a second bowl, and mix the flour with some seasoning in a third bowl.
• Dip the chicken strips first into the seasoned flour, then into the egg mixture, and finally into the popcorn breadcrumbs - press the crumbs onto the chicken to help them stick. Continue until all the chicken pieces are coated, then chill for 30 mins, or up to 1 day. Mix together the ingredients for the dip in a small bowl.
• When ready to cook the chicken, heat enough oil to just cover the surface of a large frying pan. Once hot, cook the chicken pieces for 2-3 mins on each side (in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan) until golden and cooked through. Drain on kitchen paper. Serve warm with the dip on the side.

ZESTY ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF. Combine tomatoes, corn, onions and 1/4 cup of the dressing. Pour evenly into two 15x10x1-inch baking pans; spread evenly to cover bottoms of pans. Pour remaining 1/4 cup dressing over chicken in large bowl; toss to coat. Top tomato mixture in each pan with 5 of the chicken breasts.
• Bake 45 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF).
• Transfer chicken to serving platter; cover to keep warm. Mix both tomato mixtures in medium bowl. Add cheese and cilantro; stir until well blended. Serve with the chicken.

ZINGY BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Mix first 6 ingredients; stir in chicken to coat., Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl; add chicken, 1 piece at a time, and toss to coat. Place 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet., Bake until lightly browned and chicken is no longer pink, 18-20 minutes. If desired, serve with honey mustard.