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Whole Chickens

Whole Chickens

Cooking a whole chicken can be one of the easiest and tastiest way to eat chicken! You can buy whole chickens in different sizes. Fryers are the smallest, broilers are the next step up. Both of these sizes are common. Roaster chickens are the largest and larger supermarkets should carry them as well. Roasters are usually more expensive so some markets only carry the cheaper, smaller chickens.



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recipe for celebration chicken

Celebration Chicken

A quick and easy chicken dinner that is guaranteed to tantalize the taste-buds with a savory flavor and a hint of sweet.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy oven baked chicken supreme

Easy Oven Baked Chicken Supreme

Supreme in more ways than one. The creamy, mushroom-topped chicken bake is supremely delicious, but also supremely easy thanks to the simple addition of onion soup mix...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker busy day roast chicken

Slow Cooker Busy Day Roast Chicken

Classic roast chicken made easy in the crock pot. A great way to keep the chicken extra tender since the crock pot locks in the steam.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for old fashioned baked chicken

Old Fashioned Baked Chicken

A beautiful one-pot chicken dinner. Chicken cooked in bacon grease along with potatoes, carrots, and onions fills this sensational skillet all the way up.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for the best damn grilled chicken ever

The Best Damn Grilled Chicken Ever

The secret to this winning chicken recipe is in the seasoning paste. Let the chicken marinate in the paste overnight for best results.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for copycat kfc rotisserie style chicken

Copycat KFC Rotisserie Style Chicken

KFC may be known for fried chicken (it is in their name, after all) but don't knock their rotisserie until you try it. Or try the copycat, at least.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chinese poached chicken

Chinese Poached Chicken

There are no frills whatsoever to this two-ingredient recipe. Poaching a whole chicken in boiling water is just about the simplest, purest way to cook a bird. An excellent...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat boston market rotisserie whole chicken

Copycat Boston Market Rotisserie Whole Chicken

This copycat recipe tastes just like the rotisserie chicken from Boston Market, but it's a fraction of the price. Serve this chicken with some roasted...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chinese roast chicken with bean sprouts and snow peas

Chinese Roast Chicken with Bean Sprouts and Snow Peas

Made with five spice powder, ginger, garlic, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne, olive oil, snow peas, bean sprouts

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for danish roast chicken

Danish Roast Chicken

Chicken is simply seasoned with paprika, salt, and pepper and stuffed with parsley and butter before oven-roasting. The result is tender and flavorful roast chicken.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy oven baked chicken

Easy Oven Baked Chicken

Baking chicken doesn't need to be complicated. This simple recipe yields perfectly done chicken with lots of flavor.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for churrasco de frango (brazilian grilled chicken)

Churrasco De Frango (Brazilian Grilled Chicken)

The Brazilians know what they're doing when meat is involved. Fire-grilled chicken with plenty of olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon makes a...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for marrakesh chicken (north african)

Marrakesh Chicken (North African)

If you don't think lemon, olives, and chicken would work together, a tagine or two in Marrakesh would win you over in a heartbeat. Until you can make it there, let...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for soda can chicken

Soda Can Chicken

A twist on the famous beer can chicken. In this version, a whole chicken, rubbed in spices, cooks right on top of a half-full soda can and comes out perfectly moist.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker chicken with bbq sauce

Slow Cooker Chicken with Bbq Sauce

Two ingredient recipes are pretty much the reason crockpots were invented. Chicken and barbecue sauce are literally all you need for this recipe

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for amish baked chicken

Amish Baked Chicken

Chicken baked with a crispy, spiced crust turns out perfect every time and lets you enjoy a bit of the simple life.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker rotisserie chicken

Slow Cooker Rotisserie Chicken

Do you gaze longingly at the rotisserie chickens every time you pass them in the supermarket? Now you can gaze at your own crockpot while it fills up your own kitchen...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mccormick's grill mates beer can chicken

McCormick's Grill Mates Beer Can Chicken

Made with chicken, olive oil, chicken seasoning, beer

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for braised chicken with lemon and olives

Braised Chicken with Lemon and Olives

This tender braised chicken has delicious Mediterranean flavors with the addition of tomatoes, lemon, and olives.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken do pyaza

Chicken Do Pyaza

Made with onions, tomato puree, garlic, ginger, green chili, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker chicken cherries jubilee

Slow Cooker Chicken Cherries Jubilee

Made with cornstarch, dry sherry, broiler fryer chickens, butter, salt and pepper, Bing cherries, chili sauce, chicken bouillon cubes, chicken stock base

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker herb roasted chicken

Slow Cooker Herb Roasted Chicken

It's amazing what a few herbs can do. Rosemary, thyme and oregano team up to give this slow-cooker chicken a scrumptious marinade and rub.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken with sausage and peppers (pollo alla scarpariello)

Chicken With Sausage And Peppers (Pollo alla Scarpariello)

This dish is so full of flavor, you'll be licking your plate clean. The succulent chicken pairs perfectly with the sweet sausage in this...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for devilishly good roasted chicken

Devilishly Good Roasted Chicken

Devilishly good indeed! A roasted chicken recipe with just the right kick to it.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spicy pepper chicken

Spicy Pepper Chicken

Add some flavor to your weeknight dinner routine. The chicken pieces are cooked in a flavorful tomato and pepper sauce, with just a hint of heat from the jalapeno peppers.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes




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