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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 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 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 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


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 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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 mull

Chicken Mull

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 slow cooker poached chicken

Slow Cooker Poached Chicken

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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

recipe for steamed chicken cantonese

Steamed Chicken Cantonese

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamed cold chicken curry

Creamed Cold Chicken Curry

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


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 cuban braised chicken

Cuban Braised Chicken

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 abgoosht

Abgoosht

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicken guisada

Chicken Guisada

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 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 pista murg - chicken with pistachios

Pista Murg - Chicken with Pistachios

Made with ginger garlic paste, oil, ground coriander, white pepper, salt, cream, garam masala, pistachio nuts, green chiles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 baked chicken romanesque

Baked Chicken Romanesque

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

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 pollo ala vera cruz

Pollo Ala Vera Cruz

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 singgang ayam

Singgang Ayam

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

recipe for beggar's chicken

Beggar's Chicken

Made with salt, flour, whole broiler-fryer chicken, soy sauce, vegetable oil, dry sherry, sugar, five-spice powder, green onions, fresh ginger root

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for malaysian chicken rendang with cinnamon and star anise (rendang ayum)

Malaysian Chicken Rendang With Cinnamon And Star Anise (Rendang Ayum)

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 chicken kapama

Chicken Kapama

Made with salt and pepper, ground cinnamon, butter, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, bay leaf, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicken with hunter sauce

Chicken With Hunter Sauce

Made with beef broth, brandy, whole chicken, flour, salt and pepper, vegetable oil, butter, shallots, mushrooms, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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





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