Hairy Bikers

Hairy Bikers Spanish chicken bake is a one-tin roast of chicken thighs, chorizo, new potatoes, tomatoes and peppers with smoked paprika and oregano. It serves 4 at 370 calories per serving and bakes in three 20-minute stages over an hour. This comes from the Hairy Dieters series, and the headnote says “you’d think this dish …

Hairy Bikers jambalaya is a one-pan Creole rice dish with chicken thighs, chorizo and king prawns in a spiced tomato sauce. It serves 6 at 341 calories per serving and cooks in about 35 minutes. This comes from The Hairy Dieters (2012), and Si and Dave call it “a sort of Creole paella.” The diet …

Hairy Bikers beef goulash is a slow-braised chuck steak stew with three peppers and two paprikas, cooked in the oven for 2½ hours. It serves 6 at 306 calories per serving with just 1 tablespoon of oil for a whole kilo of beef. This comes from the Hairy Dieters series, and Si and Dave call …

Hairy Bikers prawn korma is a creamy, mild curry with tiger prawns in a blitzed onion and ginger sauce, finished with a splash of cream. It serves 4 at just 205 calories per serving and takes under 30 minutes from start to finish. This comes from The Hairy Dieters: Eat for Life (2013), and Si …

Hairy Bikers moussaka is a layered lamb and aubergine bake with a cornflour white sauce, spiced with cinnamon, mint and red wine. It serves 6 at 323 calories per serving and bakes in individual dishes for about 25 minutes. This comes from The Hairy Dieters: Eat for Life (2013). The two biggest calorie savings are …

Hairy Bikers enchiladas are corn tortillas filled with spiced beef and kidney bean mince, rolled, baked at 200°C, then topped with crème fraîche and salsa. They serve 4 at 468 calories per serving and take about an hour total from pan to table. This comes from The Hairy Dieters: Eat for Life (2013). Si and …

Hairy Bikers piri piri chicken is a spatchcocked, skinless whole bird marinated in a chilli, garlic, lemon and paprika paste, then roasted at 210°C. It serves 5 at just 295 calories per serving and needs at least 4 hours of marinating. This comes from The Hairy Dieters: Eat for Life (2013), republished as a tribute …

Hairy Bikers mussels are a Belgian-style moules recipe with shallots, celery, leek and bay leaves, steamed in white wine and finished with cream. They serve 4 and take under 10 minutes to cook once the mussels are scrubbed and cleaned. This comes from The Hairy Bikers Ride Again (2010). Si and Dave call moules frites …

Hairy Bikers salsa is a fresh, no-cook dip of chopped tomatoes, onion, mild chillies, coriander and lime juice, served straight away. It serves 4 as a starter or snack at roughly 25 calories per serving and needs no cooking at all. This comes from The Hairy Bikers Ride Again (2010), and Si and Dave describe …

Hairy Bikers chicken paprika is a one-pot braise of jointed chicken in sweet and hot paprika with red peppers, tomatoes and soured cream. It serves 6 and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes including browning and simmering. This comes from The Hairy Bikers’ Cookbook, Si and Dave’s very first cookbook. The headnote says it’s “great …