Whole Chickens

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

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

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Made with fryer chicken, garlic, salt, Spanish rice, oil, black pepper, tomatoes, onion, Serrano pepper, bay leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

Made with bay leaf, chicken broth, onion, broiler-fryer chicken, salt and pepper, celery, carrot

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Made with water, cornstarch, oil, whole chicken, salt, rice wine, scallions, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with olive oil, whole chicken, kosher salt, oregano, cumin, black pepper, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with water, frying chicken, peanut oil, almonds, onion, garlic, fresh ginger, lemon rind, fresh hot chilies, ground turmeric

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with frozen peas, water, black pepper, potatoes, yams, whole chickens, whole tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with capers, oregano, lime or lemon, tomatoes, saffron, chicken stock, white wine, olive oil, garlic, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with ground turmeric, galangal, dried red chilies, chicken, peanut oil, cinnamon sticks, star anise, green cardamom pods

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Made with curry powder, butter or margarine, plain flour, chicken stock, chickens, apricot jam, mayonnaise, cream, lemon juice, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

Made with spaghetti, chicken, dried oregano, salt and freshly ground black pepper, oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours