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10 Chicken Fakeaway Recipes You’ll Love
There’s something special about a fakeaway night. All the comfort and flavour of your favourite takeaway, made at home, for a fraction of the cost and calories. Whether it’s crispy air fryer chicken or a slow-cooked curry, fakeaway recipes have become a total game changer for busy home cooks.
Ditch Takeaways For Fakeaways!
I’ve always believed that eating well shouldn’t mean missing out, which is exactly why I created my Healthy Fakeaways cookbook – packed with all your favourite takeaway classics made lighter, quicker, and easier. But today, I’m sharing 10 of my go-to chicken fakeaway recipes you can make right now (some from my book, and some fresh from the Bored of Lunch kitchen!!)
So, grab your air fryer or slow cooker and let’s dive into ten delicious chicken fakeaway ideas that’ll transform your weeknight dinners.
Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken Bites
This recipe is one of the most popular from my Healthy Fakeaways book, and for good reason. My air fryer popcorn chicken bites are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and ridiculously easy to make. They taste just like your favourite fast-food chicken, but with a fraction of the fat and calories. The air fryer does all the hard work, giving you that golden crunch without a drop of oil.
Fakeaway Mango Chicken Curry
This one’s comfort in a bowl. It’s proof that you don’t need to order in to enjoy a restaurant-style curry. With the slow cooker or hob, you can make a lighter, healthier version that’s full of flavour and completely fuss-free.
Air Fryer Chicken & Veg Kebabs
These air fryer chicken kebabs are one of the easiest fakeaway dinners you can make. Marinate chunks of chicken and fresh veg in spices, pop them in the air fryer, and you’ll have perfectly charred, juicy kebabs in minutes. They’re a fantastic example of how simple air fryer chicken fakeaway recipes can be.
Air Fryer Katsu Chicken Curry
This air fryer katsu chicken curry is one of my favourite fakeaway recipes ever. The smooth, mild curry sauce is rich, comforting, and perfect over sticky rice. It’s one of those dishes that proves you don’t need to compromise when making fakeaway chicken recipes at home.
Air Fryer Sliced Chicken Supper
This air fryer sliced chicken supper is perfect for busy evenings when you want that fakeaway chicken fix but don’t fancy spending loads or ordering in. It’s the kind of meal that sums up why so many people love the fakeaway trend – big flavour, low effort, and much healthier than the real deal.
Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl
This air fryer chipotle chicken burrito bowl is the perfect mix of comfort and freshness. This is one of those dishes that’s easy to batch cook too — something I talk about a lot in Healthy Fakeaways. Make a big batch of chipotle chicken, and you’ll have lunches and dinners sorted for days.
Air Fryer Chicken Satay Skewers
These air fryer chicken satay skewers are bursting with flavour. It’s a fakeaway chicken recipe that’s perfect for parties, light lunches, or quick dinners. And again, just like many recipes in Healthy Fakeaways, it’s proof that you can enjoy indulgent, takeaway-style flavours while keeping things balanced and nutritious.
Air Fryer Fakeaway Honey Chilli Chicken
This kind of dish perfectly captures the spirit of Healthy Fakeaways – all your favourite takeaway flavours, just done smarter. Crispy, sticky, and sweet with a kick of heat — this air fryer honey chilli chicken might just be the most popular fakeaway chicken dish on social media right now.
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
If you love curry, this slow cooker butter chicken is pure comfort food. You simply throw all the ingredients into your slow cooker in the morning, and by dinner, you’ll have a melt-in-the-mouth fakeaway chicken curry that rivals your favourite Indian restaurant.
Air Fryer Raising Cane’s Chicken Tenders
Inspired by the iconic American fast food chain, these air fryer Raising Cane’s chicken tenders are ridiculously crispy, juicy, and packed with flavour. Serve them with a homemade Cane’s-style sauce, fries, and coleslaw for the ultimate chicken fakeaway night.
Why I Love a Chicken Fakeaway Night
Chicken is one of the most versatile ingredients out there, and it’s the star of so many takeaway favourites. From crispy fried chicken to saucy curries and skewers, there’s no end to what you can create with it — especially with an air fryer or slow cooker on your side.
That’s why chicken fakeaway recipes feature heavily throughout my Healthy Fakeaways book — they’re easy, affordable, and full of flavour. Whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a crowd, you can enjoy healthier versions of the meals you love most.
Tips for Getting Your Fakeaway Just Right
Want your air fryer chicken fakeaway recipes to taste just as good as the real thing? Here are a few quick tips:
- Marinate the chicken. Even 20 minutes makes a difference (it adds flavour and tenderness!)
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer… give your chicken space to crisp up properly.
- Turn halfway through cooking. It ensures even colour and crunch.
- Experiment with sauces…. a great sauce makes the dish!!
- Keep it fresh. Balance every fakeaway chicken meal with salad, rice, or veg to keep it satisfying and light.
These small tweaks can take your fakeaway dinners from good to great — and they’re all part of the method I use in Healthy Fakeaways.
Bringing the Takeaway Home
The best thing about cooking chicken fakeaways at home is how much better you feel afterwards. You still get that comfort and flavour hit, but without the heavy, greasy feeling. Plus, it’s budget-friendly… a big win right now. All of these fakeaway chicken recipes use easy-to-find, affordable ingredients that you probably already have at home.
The Cookbook That Started It All
If you’ve enjoyed any of the recipes in this list, you’ll love my Healthy Fakeaways cookbook. It’s packed with over 80 easy, healthier versions of your favourite takeaways – from curries and kebabs to burgers, noodles, and sides.
The recipes are simple, quick, and designed for busy people who still want to eat well. Whether you’re cooking for the family, meal-prepping for the week, or just fancy something comforting after a long day, there’s something in there for everyone.
It’s all about proving that healthy eating can still be fun, affordable, and absolutely delicious.
Final Thoughts
So there you have it… 10 chicken fakeaway recipes that’ll make your next takeaway night so much better. From crispy air fryer popcorn chicken to creamy slow cooker butter chicken, these dishes show that you can enjoy all your favourite meals at home, made healthier and cheaper.
If you’re loving these ideas, grab a copy of Bored of Lunch: Healthy Fakeaways — it’s filled with even more air fryer and slow cooker chicken recipes just like these, plus loads of veggie, beef, and seafood options too.
Next time you’re tempted to order in, reach for your air fryer instead — your wallet, waistline, and tastebuds will thank you.
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