Jamie Oliver serves up ten joyful, flavour-packed ideas for cooking, easy recipes that turn humble chicken into everything from crispy oven-fried feasts to speedy one-pan suppers. This collection ranges from relaxed weekend roasts to speedy midweek wins, each designed to be approachable, delicious and great for sharing.
1. Oven-Fried Chicken with Rainbow Slaw, Sticky Wedges & Charred Corn
This is Jamie’s clever take on southern-style fried chicken without deep frying — oven magic plus crunchy crumbs. It’s a top pick among cooking, easy recipes for those who want crispy, juicy chicken with minimal fuss.
Key ingredients
- Whole chicken (jointed)
- Salt, pepper, optional spices
- 1 tbsp cornmeal
- Olive oil, garlic
- Stale bread crumbs blitzed with rosemary and garlic
Method in brief
- Joint the bird, season and rub with cornmeal, garlic and oil; marinate if possible.
- Roast for an initial blast, then coat pieces in a flour-and-water dip and press into the crunchy breadcrumb mix.
- Return to a hot oven (190°C) for ~40 minutes until golden and crisp.
Serve with a slaw dressed in natural yogurt, English mustard, vinegar and olive oil, sweet potato wedges tossed with cornmeal and salt, and charred corn straight from a screaming hot griddle — simple but addictive.
2. Sticky Spiced Wings with Barbecue Rice
These sticky wings are cooked in two stages to stay moist and then caramelised — a clever approach among the cooking, easy recipes Jamie shows.
Quick guide
- Season wings with Chinese five spice, foil-roast at 180°C for 50 minutes.
- Brush with a quick sauce of honey, soy, ketchup and grated ginger; return to oven to caramelise.
- Serve with stir-fried rice: pre-cook rice, cool, then fry with garlic, chilli, pak choi stalks and an egg.
Finish with a sprinkling of sesame seeds and a final grill to get the glaze singing.
3. Budget Buffalo-Style Wings (A £1 Wonder)
Perfect for parties or a midweek treat, this simple rub and quick roast delivers wings that are crispy, glossy and full of flavour — a classic in the cooking, easy recipes folder.
Rub
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp ground garlic
- Pinch of bicarbonate of soda (for crispness)
- Salt & pepper
Finish
Roast 25 minutes at 220°C, then make a glaze with butter, vinegar, Worcestershire, Frank’s hot sauce and honey. Pop back in the oven (turned off) to set the sticky shine.
4. Tom Walker’s Chili-Marinated Roasted Wings
Jamie and guest Tom Walker put a music-meets-food spin on wings, marinating in a vibrant chilli sauce with herbs and garlic, then foil-roasting to tenderise before glazing and sprinkling with crushed peanuts for crunch — one of the more playful entries among these cooking, easy recipes.
5. Classic Brined, Buttermilk-Fried Drumsticks & Thighs
This is the long-game recipe that rewards patience: a salt-and-spice brine, then a buttermilk soak, a seasoned flour mix and a two-tone fry-then-oven finish. The result is ultra-juicy interior and a deep, crunchy crust — truly finger-licking.
Highlights
- Flavoured brine: peppercorns, thyme, bay, garlic, 100g salt, 100g brown sugar; cool and submerge overnight.
- Buttermilk bath for several hours.
- Flour mix: 200g plain flour, baking powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, onion & garlic powders.
- Fry briefly at 180°C oil then roast at 170°C until cooked through.
"This is finger-licking chicken like you've never tasted before."
6. Tray-Baked Thai Red Curry Chicken with Squash
A fuss-free family dinner: chicken and squash tossed with Thai red curry paste and roasted with light coconut milk, served with jasmine rice and a quick cucumber pickle. One of the most comforting cooking, easy recipes on the list.
Tips
- Use light coconut milk for a leaner dish.
- Slice coriander stalks thinly and use both stalks and leaves for extra flavour.
- Finish with lime zest and fresh herbs for brightness.
7. Ten-Minute One-Pan Chicken with Noodles & Greens
Speedy, healthy and vibrant — score the breasts, pan-sear with Jamie’s ancho-cumin chilli sauce, toss rice noodles and pak choi, and dress with sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, soy and lime. This is cooking, easy recipes at their fastest and tastiest.
Why it works
- Scoring the chicken lets marinades penetrate and speeds cooking.
- Cold, cooked rice noodles handle heat quickly and soak up flavours.
8. Ultimate Stuffed Loaf with Grilled Chicken
A dramatic, shareable sandwich: hollow a round loaf, layer grilled chicken, charred courgettes, peppers, avocado and gem lettuce, press in the fridge, and serve with a lemon-parmesan yogurt dip. Smart, social and one of the more inventive cooking, easy recipes here.
Dipping sauce
- 4 tbsp natural yogurt
- 10g grated Parmesan
- Chopped parsley, lemon zest and juice
9. Harissa Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Crispy Chickpeas & Tortillas
Harissa brings North African warmth to a tray-bake feast: chicken, chickpeas and sweet potatoes roasted together, finished with a harissa-yogurt dip and toasted tortillas for wrapping. It’s a colourful, economical dish built for sharing.
Serve with
- Slaw of carrot, red cabbage and apple dressed with olive oil and red wine vinegar
- Harissa-marble yogurt
10. Coronation Chicken — A Modern Tribute
Inspired by the classic, Jamie reinvents coronation chicken with a fragrant curried paste, roast bird, caramelised pineapple and crispy chicken-skin croutons with toasted almonds and pomegranate for sparkle. This celebratory recipe is perfect for a picnic, platter or street-party spread.
Serving suggestion
- Tear the cooked chicken, toss with Greek yogurt and retained pineapple juices.
- Crisp the skin in a pan, mix with flaked almonds, and sprinkle over the salad for crunch.
- Arrange on gem lettuce with pomegranate and poppadoms for effect.
Practical Tips for All Recipes
- Plan ahead: Many of these recipes sing if you brine or marinate ahead of time.
- Use what you have: Swap veg or use canned pineapple — the dishes are forgiving.
- Texture matters: Cornmeal, bicarbonate or a two-stage cook (fry then roast) are great hacks for crispness.
- Make it healthier: Yogurt swaps for mayo, light coconut milk and whole-wheat tortillas shave calories without losing flavour.
Final thoughts on flavour-packed, fuss-free chicken
These ten ideas show how simple ingredients and a few smart techniques elevate everyday chicken into joyous, shareable food. Whether aiming for a speedy weeknight supper or a celebratory platter, Jamie’s selection proves that cooking, easy recipes can be inventive, comforting and utterly delicious. Try one this week — there’s a winner here for every appetite and occasion.
This article was created from the video 10 Delicious Chicken Recipe Ideas By Jamie Oliver with the help of AI.
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