Minced (ground) chicken is one of those affordable supermarket staples I throw into the trolley knowing I’ll be able to turn it into something – the only problem is deciding what that something should be! These 10 easy chicken mince recipes give you plenty of weeknight dinner inspiration, from Butter Chicken Meatballs and Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos to Chicken Meatball Parmigiana, Creamy Coconut Peanut Noodles and Homemade Chicken Nuggets. They’re quick, family-friendly and made with simple, everyday ingredients, so you can keep dinner interesting without buying a trolley full of expensive ingredients or spending hours in the kitchen. One packet of chicken mince, 10 very different dinners – consider the “what am I supposed to make with this?” problem solved.
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Juicy Oven-baked Chicken Kebabs
These Juicy Oven-baked Chicken Kebabs are packed with flavour, beautifully caramelised around the edges and incredibly easy to make. Served with creamy yoghurt garlic sauce, fresh tomato and onion salad and all your favourite toppings, they’re a family-friendly fakeaway dinner that everyone can customise to their liking.
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Baked Chicken Rissoles
These Baked Chicken Rissoles are quick to prep, oven-baked (no splatter), and deliver on juicy centres with crispy edges. They’re freezer-friendly, kid-approved, and flexible enough to pair with whatever sides you’ve got on hand – an easy, reliable weeknight dinner.
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Butter Chicken Meatballs
This Butter Chicken Meatballs recipe takes the classic family-favourite curry up a notch. Meatballs made with minced (ground) chicken are simmered in a mild and creamy butter chicken sauce, then served over rice with refreshing yoghurt on the side. The recipe is great for get-ahead meal prep and is also freezer-friendly.
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4
Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
These Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos are everything you love about caesar salad – creamy dressing, crispy bacon, salty parmesan – wrapped up in a golden, cheesy tortilla. They’re fun to eat, super family-friendly, and a brilliant way to turn a weeknight into something that feels a little special.
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5
Marry Me Chicken Meatballs with Risoni (Orzo)
Juicy chicken meatballs meet creamy, garlicky risoni. Marry Me Chicken Meatballs with Risoni (Orzo) is quick, easy and packed with flavour – perfect for a cosy night in. Serve it with extra parmesan (because more cheese is always a good idea).
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Chicken Meatball Parmigiana
Chicken Meatball Parmigiana has all the flavours of a classic chicken parmigiana, but in a simple, oven-baked meatball dish! Juicy chicken meatballs are baked in a rich tomato sauce, covered with melty cheese and a crispy breadcrumb topping. It’s a crowd-pleasing, comforting dinner that’s perfect with crusty bread or a green salad.
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Creamy Coconut Peanut Noodles
Creamy Coconut Peanut Noodles is a quick and easy dinner that’s creamy, comforting and full of flavour. The coconut peanut sauce feels special yet simple, using pantry ingredients to create something fresh and satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights – and just as good reheated for lunch the next day.
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Baked Chicken Nuggets
These Baked Chicken Nuggets are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and made with simple, real ingredients. They’re freezer-friendly, kid-approved, and bake straight from frozen – no frying or flour-egg-crumb mess. Serve with homemade sweet and sour dipping sauce for the ultimate fakeaway dinner.
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9
Chicken and Thai basil stir-fry with noodles
Minced (ground) chicken, broccolini (tenderstem broccoli), Thai basil and a few pantry staples come together in this Chicken and Thai Basil Noodle Stir-fry to create a delicious, quick and easy weeknight dinner.
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Speedy Satay Chicken
This Speedy Satay Chicken recipe is a quick, minced (ground) chicken dinner ready in under 20 minutes. Juicy chicken is simmered in a creamy coconut peanut sauce that coats every piece, perfect served over rice with fresh toppings. An easy weeknight, family-friendly dinner that delivers takeaway-style flavour with minimal effort.
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Maddie says:
Very yummy and juicy! My husband and kids loved these.
Michele says:
All of these recipes look delicious. I’m looking forward to trying all of them. Thank you!
Linda OBrien says:
These recipes look amazing can’t wait to try them
Roberta says:
They look delicious!!
Thank you
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Nicole says:
Hi Maria, thank you so muc for messaging – the link error has now been fixed and you should be able to access the recipes. Nic x
Nicole says:
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