Think polenta is bland? Think again.

Punchy chorizo steals the show in this bake of cauliflower, chicken and leek, with hints of oregano adding some autumn flavours to this quick and tasty dinner.

A chicken schnitzel is hard to go past; The Unicorn Hotel’s extra crisp panko breadcrumb version is impossible to resist. Serve it on mashed potato with parsley, lemon wedges and their flavour-packed gravy.

This soup's combination of spices, chicken and crispy noodles is sure to pack a punch.

For maximum flavour cook this quick turmeric-spiced chicken on the barbecue - coal or wood will give the best result.

This fresh, light salad is all about the chicken. It works well for a barbecue, tossed together with the chicken hot off the grill. The dressing is even better when it’s left to stand for an hour or two.

Millet is cooked pilaf-style for this salad to add extra flavour. It makes the perfect vehicle for a lemon-laden dressing along with shreds of poached chicken and plenty of peas.

This northern Thai-style Chiang Mai curry is flavoured with ginger as well as turmeric. It’s slightly sour and deliciously light.

Como Shambhala shares their recipe for spiced chicken skewers, served with a grainy barley salad.

This chilled Sichuan chicken salad packs a mouth-numbing punch. Double the recipe for an enviable work lunch the next day.