Baked Whole Chicken

Name: Baked Whole Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 whole Chicken ((5.25 pounds)); 1 tablespoon Salt; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Parsley ((you can use other herbs))

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Wanna know how to roast or bake the best whole chicken? Try out this baked whole chicken recipe! It is not only golden crispy outside, but also tender and juicy inside. Also, it is best to dip with ginger scallion sauce and serve with rice. Let’s learn how to make crispy and juicy baked whole chicken with step by step photos and a video for your meals or gatherings.

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baked whole chicken with a cake stand (beer can chicken)

What is baked whole chicken?

Baked whole chicken is a culinary technique where an entire chicken is seasoned, prepared and then roasted in an oven until it's golden brown and fully cooked. This method is popular because it is easy and results in a flavorful, juicy and tender chicken with a crispy skin.

Also, baked whole chicken is a versatile dish like baked whole salmon, prime rib roast duck, roast turkey and Chinese BBQ pork char siu that can be served as a centerpiece for a meal. Besides, it pairs well with various side dishes like roasted potatoes, asparagus, baby bok choy or a fresh salad. It's a classic and simple preparation method that can be adapted to suit different flavors and occasions.

How to roast a whole chicken?

There are different ways to cook a whole chicken. Rotisserie chicken is one of the styles to roast chicken over a fire or an oven. Since not many people have a skewer tool to hold the whole chicken and roast in the oven or over a fire at home. Most of the people will roast or bake a whole chicken in an oven. Therefore, I am going to share the best way to bake a whole chicken in an oven, a beer can chicken style.

Oven roasted chicken Vs rotisserie chicken:

Oven roasted/ baked chicken and rotisserie chicken are both popular methods of preparing chicken. They are different in terms of cooking techniques and convenience.

Oven roasted chicken is simple and easy. You can use an empty soda can or a cake stand. However, rotisserie chicken requires specialized equipment. The choice between the two depends on your preferences, cooking goals and availability of equipment.

The best way to bake whole chicken with crispy skin:

The best way to bake whole chicken with crispy skin is to put the chicken up straight using an empty soda can or cake stand. Most people call this way a beer can chicken. It is because the chicken can be cooked evenly and has a nice crispy golden brown skin. The idea is pretty similar to the skewered rotisserie chicken.

Equipment needed for roasting a whole chicken:

Some people like to use an empty soda can. However, I like to use this angel fruit cake pan as a stand.

This cake mold as a stand and put the chicken up straight to make a nice and juicy beer can chicken. And now, we love our homemade baked whole chicken better than Costco one. Besides, this is the best way to bake juicy and tender whole chicken with crispy skin at home for your centerpiece of a meal.

What are the ingredients for baked whole chicken?

In this baked whole chicken recipe, the ingredients are salt, garlic powder, parsley and a whole chicken. You can use other herbs or seasonings. I just try to keep it simple and use only 3 seasonings.

What is the temperature to bake a whole chicken in the oven?

In this roasted or baked whole chicken recipe, I baked at 425 F and the time depends on how big the chicken is.

How long do you roast or bake a whole chicken?

Using this beer can style method to roast or bake a whole chicken average is around 45-75 minutes for 4-7 pounds chicken at 425 F. The time depends on the weight of the chicken. Normally, it's around 10-15 mins per pound (depending on the temperature).

But, I usually start with 10 minutes per pound, then add more minutes until it's internal temperature reaches 165 F. For example, in this recipe the chicken is 5.25 pounds. I baked for around 52-55 minutes.

What are the side dishes for whole roasted chicken?

There are a lot of side dishes go well with baked whole chicken. You can serve them with rice, fried rice, noodles, asparagus, roasted potatoes, choy sum and, sweet potatoes leaves stir fry.

Cooking tip for how to make beer can chicken style:

The best to marinate the chicken overnight. If not, at least a few hours before baking.
Use a cake mold stand to put up the chicken and bake it, so the chicken will be very moist and tender.
You can always add more and different seasonings or herbs.
I baked at 425 F and the time depends on how big the chicken is.
Baking time is crucial for a tender and juicy chicken. I roughly estimate the time depending on how big the chicken is. I do 10 minutes per pound, then add more minutes until it's internal temperature reaches 165 F. For example, in this recipe the chicken is 5.25 pounds. I baked for around 52-55 minutes.

FAQs:

Can I use other seasonings and herbs?

Absolutely, yes you can use other seasonings and herbs. I only use garlic powder and parsley because I want to keep the recipe simple and easy.

How to store leftover roasted chicken:

You can store them in the refrigerator or freeze them. You can use them to make chicken noodle soup or chicken burrito.

Instructions for how to cook beer can chicken style:

salt, garlic powder and parsley in a glass container

Seasoning:

1. In a container, add 1 tablespoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of parsley. Then, mix it well. (You can use other herbs if you want).

Marinate:

2. Rub the seasoning on the chicken and inside. The best to let it marinate overnight. If not, at least a few hours before baking.

3. Preheat the oven for 425F. Then, put foil on the cookie sheet and the stand on the cookie sheet.

marinated whole chicken stand up straight on a cake stand (beer can chicken)

4. After that, put the whole chicken on the stand and up straight.

roasted or baked whole chicken on a stand (beer can style chicken)

Baking:

5. The chicken in this recipe is 5.25 pounds. Therefore, I start baking the chicken for around 50 minutes first until the chicken internal temperature reaches 165F and the skin is golden brown. I did it in around 52-55 minutes.

Enjoy this tender and juicy baked whole chicken recipe! Also, check out these mouth watering chicken, soy sauce chicken , Chinese mushroom chicken, kung pao chicken and chicken chop recipes.