Darren Robertson

The humble chook is a dinner-table staple for so many Aussies, and for good reason. As Darren Robertson demonstrates, this versatile meat can be dressed up or down for any occasion. Winner winner, indeed.

Chicken gets a tasty makeover.

“THESE ARE RECIPES I LOVE TO COOK AT HOME. A LOT OF IT IS STREET-FOODINSPIRED; STUFF YOU CAN EAT WITH YOUR HANDS OR GET YOUR GUESTS TO BUILD, LIKE THE TACOS. THEN THERE ARE THE ONE-POT WONDERS – THE CURRY, THE ALMOND DUKKAH BAKE. IT PROVES CHICKEN NEEDN’T BE DULL.”

“IT’S WORTH SPENDING THE EXTRA ON FREE-RANGE CHICKEN, BUT BE SURE TO USE THE WHOLE BIRD. MAKE STOCK, CRISP UP THE SKIN.”