Chicken is a perennial favourite and is an increasingly popular alternative to red meat. This comprehensive cookbook serves up this versatile ingredient in a whole host of irresistible ways, and includes all the favourite chicken recipes, from classic roasts and hearty pies to quick salads, spicy satays and delicious finger food for parties and buffets. The book is set out in six easy-to-use sections which cover every occasion and part of the menu. There are starters such as Chunky Chicken and Vegetable Soup, and Sesame Seed Chicken Bites; hearty main courses such as Chicken Bobotie and Chilli-Chicken Couscous; delicious one-pot dishes such as Chicken with Herbs and Lentils; and tasty summer dishes such as Grilled Chicken Salad, Warm Stir-fried Salad, and Caribbean Chicken Kebabs; and spicy Tandoori Chicken and Chicken Tikka. An informative introduction covers essential cooking techniques, from jointing to stuffing and roasting. The recipes are written in an easy-to-follow style, with useful cook?s tips and hints throughout; step-by-step photographs show the key stages of every recipe, and each dish is beautifully pictured in its finished form. Enticing to look at and extremely easy to use, this essential guide contains everything you need to know about chicken and presents a fabulous selection of recipes. Whether you are tempted by a warming casserole, a delicious old-fashioned pie or a flavoursome roast, this colourful compendium will inspire every time.