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Hairy Bikers’ Thai pot-roast chicken is a whole bird stuffed with lemongrass, Thai basil and lime leaves, then braised in coconut milk and curry paste. It roasts at 200°C (180°C fan) for about an hour and serves 4 to 6. The recipe comes from Our Family Favourites, where Si credits his son Alex with inventing …

Hairy Bikers chicken tikka masala marinates diced chicken breast in a freshly ground spice paste with yoghurt, grills it on skewers until charred, then folds it into a smooth onion and tomato sauce finished with double cream. The recipe serves 4 at around 380 kcal per serving without rice. This comes from The Best of …

Hairy Bikers brownies are dense, fudgy chocolate squares made with 300g of dark chocolate, butter, hazelnuts and an optional chocolate hazelnut swirl. The recipe makes 12 and they bake at 170°C for about 30 minutes. This comes from The Best of The Hairy Bikers. Si and Dave recommend adding the chocolate spread and liqueur even …

This Hairy Bikers tonkatsu pork coats thick loin steaks in seasoned flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs, then fries them golden and serves them with a homemade sauce for around 560 kcal. The whole dish takes about 30 minutes, and most of that time is spent at the hob rather than prepping. Si and Dave cooked …

This Hairy Bikers pork and prawn dim sum fills wonton wrappers with seasoned mince, chopped prawns, and Sichuan peppercorns for around 85 kcal per piece. The recipe makes 18 and needs just 30 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of steaming, though the filling should marinate for a full 2 hours first. Si and Dave …

This Hairy Bikers egg fried rice packs dried shrimp, prawns, five-spice belly pork, and rolled omelette strips into one wok for around 375 kcal a serving. The whole dish takes just 20 minutes if you start with cold leftover rice, which is the secret to getting each grain properly crispy. Si and Dave wrote this …

This Hairy Bikers beef sukiyaki from the Asian Adventure cookbook simmers thin-sliced fillet with four mushroom types, tofu, and Chinese cabbage in a dashi broth. Since most of the work goes on slicing, the whole dish takes just 35 minutes for around 415 kcal a serving. This recipe comes from the Asian Adventure cookbook, and …

This Hairy Bikers beef tartare combines raw fillet steak with soy, sesame oil, gochugaru chilli, and nashi pear for around 320 kcal a serving. It comes from the Asian Adventure cookbook, and the whole dish is ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking at all. Si and Dave say “if you like steak tartare …

This Hairy Bikers’ Baked Fish with Chorizo Crust is a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish that proves you don’t need excessive fat to create a show-stopping meal. It serves 4 at just 255 calories per serving, turning a simple white fish into something truly special with the help of a smoky, crispy topping. This recipe comes from …