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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 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

recipe for asian roasted chicken

Asian Roasted Chicken

Ridiculously juicy roast chicken, thanks to an Asian-accented marinade and sauce. Perfect with some white rice to soak up some of the extra sesame-ginger sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for braised chicken with lemon, garlic and herbs

Braised Chicken With Lemon, Garlic And Herbs

Nothing says delicious simplicity like braised chicken. A whole chicken is seasoned with garlic and herbs and then braised in an amped up white wine broth.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for broiler chicken easy easter supper

Broiler Chicken Easy Easter Supper

This easy Easter supper recipe features a juicy broiled chicken. Served alongside roasted potatoes, this dish makes for a delicious meal that's perfect for a holiday...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker garlic tarragon chicken with gravy

Slow Cooker Garlic Tarragon Chicken With Gravy

Made with water, chicken, butter, garlic salt, tarragon, dried parsley, ground black pepper, vinegar, cornstarch

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for savory backyard chicken

Savory Backyard Chicken

Made with chicken, vegetable oil, balsamic vinegar, ground mustard, chicken seasoning, chili powder, ground allspice, dried thyme, caraway seed

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for thai-spiced roasted chicken with potatoes

Thai-Spiced Roasted Chicken With Potatoes

This curry and basil spiced bird roasts away with potatoes for a big, flavorful pan of homemade comfort food.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken wiggle

Chicken Wiggle

Made with English peas, egg noodles, Tabasco sauce, whole chicken, margarine or butter, onions, green peppers, sliced mushrooms, pimentos, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker lemongrass chicken

Slow Cooker Lemongrass Chicken

Made with red pepper flakes, heavy cream, water, fresh mushrooms, whole chicken, lemongrass stalks, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked chicken with sauerkraut

Baked Chicken With Sauerkraut

Made with black pepper, broiler-fryer chicken, sauerkraut, red chili pepper, rosemary, lemon, vegetable oil, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker chicken napoli

Slow Cooker Chicken Napoli

Made with canned mushrooms, chicken broth, frying chicken, seasoned salt, flour, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, paprika, zucchini

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker adobo chicken

Slow Cooker Adobo Chicken

Made with sweet onion, whole chicken, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for world famous slow cooker sticky chicken

World Famous Slow Cooker Sticky Chicken

Made with onion, roasting chicken, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, thyme, white pepper, garlic powder, black pepper

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ginger ale chicken

Ginger Ale Chicken

Made with whole chicken, ginger ale, fresh ginger, garlic, scallions, black pepper, salt, sesame oil or vegetable oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chinese boiled chicken with onions

Chinese Boiled Chicken with Onions

Made with peanut oil, whole chicken, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for asian cherry-glazed chicken

Asian Cherry-Glazed Chicken

Made with water, garlic, whole chicken, cherry preserves, fresh ginger root, soy sauce, sesame oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hyderabad chicken with green sauce (murgh sooa)

Hyderabad Chicken With Green Sauce (Murgh Sooa)

Made with fresh hot green chilies, fresh cilantro, chicken parts, fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, vegetable oil, onions, plain yogurt, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker margarita chicken

Slow Cooker Margarita Chicken

Made with salt, garlic, olive oil, whole chicken, lime, tequila, bay leaves, orange juice, lime juice, black pepper

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for robin leach's rich and famous chicken

Robin Leach's Rich And Famous Chicken

Made with fryer chicken, onion, Champagne, dried basil, dried thyme, dried sage, ground pepper, Worcestershire sauce, butter, baby peas

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for minnesota wild rice stuffed chicken

Minnesota Wild Rice Stuffed Chicken

Made with apple, apple jelly, whole roasting chicken, black pepper, long grain and wild rice mix, apples, fresh mushrooms, green onion, carrot

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for nigerian shrimp jollof

Nigerian Shrimp Jollof

Made with rice, black pepper, salt, chicken, onion, green bell peppers, shrimp, carrots, peas, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken mull

Chicken Mull

Made with milk, salt and pepper, margarine, broiler chicken, chicken pieces, saltine crackers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker creamy ranch chicken

Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken

Made with salt and pepper, sherry, cream cheese, Ranch salad dressing mix, whole fryer chicken, chicken breast halves, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker kona chicken

Slow Cooker Kona Chicken

Made with honey, water, chicken, green onions, soy sauce, white wine

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken with duck sauce

Chicken With Duck Sauce

Made with white vinegar, apricot preserves, olive oil, chicken, salt and pepper, paprika, dried marjoram, white wine, chicken broth

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy crockpot dinner

Easy Crockpot Dinner

Made with water, cream of mushroom or celery soup, potatoes, carrots, beef roast or chicken

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for israeli coffee chicken

Israeli Coffee Chicken

Made with brown sugar, olive oil, broiler-fryer chicken, coffee, ketchup, soy sauce, lemon juice, wine vinegar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for p.f. chang's roasted chicken cantonese-style

P.F. Chang's Roasted Chicken Cantonese-Style

Made with water, baking soda, whole fresh chicken, fresh ginger root, five spice powder, green onions, star anise, bean sauce, orange peel

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for asian kumquat chicken

Asian Kumquat Chicken

Made with garlic powder, preserved kumquats (from jar) or dried peaches or dried apricots, orange juice, orange marmalade, lemon juice, ground ginger, water, cornstarch, almonds

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for burmese chicken with lemongrass (gin xao xaot)

Burmese Chicken With Lemongrass (Gin Xao Xaot)

Made with sugar, chicken, lemongrass, lemon, spring onions, salt, black pepper, oil, fresh red chilies

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sali jardaloo murgi (chicken with apricots and potato straws)

Sali Jardaloo Murgi (Chicken with Apricots and Potato Straws)

Made with cumin, fresh ginger, garlic, dried apricots, apricots, oil, onion, tomato paste, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for foster farms bbq chicken

Foster Farms BBQ Chicken

Made with garlic, black pepper, whole chickens, rice vinegar, soy sauce or Tamari sauce, lime juice

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pollo rancho luna

Pollo Rancho Luna

Made with salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic, onions, orange juice, lemon juice, white wine, whole chicken

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken savoy

Chicken Savoy

Made with balsamic vinegar, whole chicken, olive oil, chicken stock, garlic, dried oregano, salt and pepper, Romano cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for deli rotisserie chicken

Deli Rotisserie Chicken

Made with olive oil, whole roasting chicken, salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, sugar, paprika

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker chicken in riesling with grapes

Slow Cooker Chicken in Riesling with Grapes

Made with shallots, garlic, mushrooms, dry tarragon, whole chicken, white pepper, Riesling, cornstarch, whipping cream, green grapes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chicken mushroom and artichoke casserole

Slow Cooker Chicken Mushroom and Artichoke Casserole

Made with broiler-fryer chicken, salt and pepper, paprika, butter, chicken broth, dry sherry, fresh tarragon, tarragon, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for clay pot herb roasted chicken in red wine

Clay Pot Herb Roasted Chicken In Red Wine

Made with rosemary, roasting chicken, red wine, chicken broth, red potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, garlic, green bell pepper, tarragon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for abgoosht

Abgoosht

Made with black pepper, salt, oil, whole chicken, onion, white beans, potatoes, water, rice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chinese smoked chicken

Chinese Smoked Chicken

Made with rice, green onions, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, white wine, green onion, brown sugar, ginger, liquid smoke, whole chicken

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker barbecued cola chicken

Slow Cooker Barbecued Cola Chicken

Made with black pepper, salt, chicken pieces, onion, cola, ketchup, brown sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for greek chicken stifado

Greek Chicken Stifado

Made with onion, sweet red peppers, garlic, tomatoes, Kalamata or other black olives, dried currants, lemon juice, dried oregano, mint

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken laredo

Chicken Laredo

Made with whole chicken, diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, diced green chilies, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for thyme-roasted chicken with potatoes, zucchini, and onions

Thyme-Roasted Chicken With Potatoes, Zucchini, And Onions

Made with whole chickens, butter, fresh thyme, red potatoes, zucchini, onions, rosemary, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for peri-peri chicken

Peri-Peri Chicken

Made with lemons, whole chicken, hot pepper sauce, garlic, sea salt, black pepper, green olives, preserved lemon

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker honey mustard roast chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Roast Chicken

Made with paprika, whole chicken, honey, mayonnaise, mustard, sweet mustard

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for roasted chicken with papaya glaze

Roasted Chicken with Papaya Glaze

Made with roasting chicken, salt, orange juice, brown sugar, shallots, bay leaf, Dijon mustard, garlic, papaya, dried thyme

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for popover chicken

Popover Chicken

Made with salt and pepper, shortening, flour, salt, eggs, milk, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker orange burgundy chicken

Slow Cooker Orange Burgundy Chicken

Made with salt, chicken pieces, orange marmalade, orange juice, dry red wine, cornstarch, brown sugar, lemon juice

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for qabili pilau (chicken and rice)

Qabili Pilau (Chicken and Rice)

Made with vegetable oil, carrots, water, raisins, shelled pistachio nuts, skinned, blanched slivered almonds, ground cardamom, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours





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