8 Whole Roast Chicken Recipes

The roast chicken recipes we turn to each and every time we have a craving, whether we want something surprising or something obscenely simple.

Slow Cooker Chicken Stock

Making stock from scratch was never difficult. And it just became even easier thanks to this simple yet perfect slow cooker approach.

12 hrs

Beer Roasted Chicken

A crisp-skinned bird that's inflected with orange and coriander for a very unique flair. And it comes together in a single pot, making it a cinch to prep as well as clean up afterward.

1 hr 30 mins

24 Sexy Chicken Thigh Recipes

We probably don't have to sell you on the virtues of chicken thighs. They're quick, easy, less expensive than chicken breasts, remain juicy, and are versatile as heck. Ready for recipes?

Homemade Chicken Strips

"My new go-to chicken strips recipe, thanks to my kids' saying 'These are yummy!'" That's what we're hearing about this weeknight godsend.

25 mins

Chicken Burrito Bowl

Easy. Healthy. And kids are proclaiming these to be better than taco night. Need we say more?!

1 hr

Chicken Dan Dan Noodles

There are as many reasons to adore chicken Dan Dan noodles as there are variations on it. We’re particularly smitten with this one.

19 hrs

Cajun Fried Chicken

Bathed in buttermilk and spiced ever so slightly, this Cajun fried hen is memorably moist, superlatively crisp, and gosh darn perfect through and through.

35 mins

Roasted Lemon Chicken Thighs

In this simple one-pot supper, chicken thighs are bathed in a sauce that's informed, though not overwhelmed, by lemon. Warning: You're gonna wanna spoon that sauce onto everything.

45 mins

Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts

The origins of Kung Pao (aka Gong Bao) chicken are murky, but the raves we're hearing about this stir-fry of chicken, peanuts, and red chiles are unequivocally and resoundingly clear.

25 mins

Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic is a classic for one reason—it's damn good. Using chicken thighs ensures the meat remains juicy. Using our trick for quickly peeling garlic makes it hassle free.

1 hr 45 mins

Garlicky Chicken Wings With Sumac

An enticing example of just how exquisite Middle Eastern food is. And, for the uninitiated, it's the perfect vehicle for trying sumac, a tangy red spice that flaunts a tartness much like lemon.

2 hrs 30 mins

Pan Seared Chicken Breast

Shatteringly crisp skin. Tender meat. And a stovetop that isn't spattered with grease. This is gonna change your weeknight chicken game.

25 mins

Beer-Braised Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs are coaxed to incredible taste and tenderness in this stew that sneaks in root vegetables bathed in beer. Simple to make. Complex in taste. Unforgettable all around.

1 hr 15 mins

Slow Cooker Chicken With Garlic and Potatoes

This slow-cooker chicken rewards you with a heady aroma followed by fall-off-the-bone tenderness and flavor-imbued potatoes. A just outcome for being organized in the morning.

4 hrs 45 mins

Greek-Style Sheet Pan Chicken

An entire meal on a sheet pan. That pretty sums up this weeknight meal that's short on fuss and long on Greek-inspired flavor and is actually healthy yet doesn't taste like it.

1 hr

Brodo di Pollo ~ Italian Chicken Soup

Brodo di pollo is, in essence, Italian chicken soup. And it's a strong contender for the most soothing chicken noodle soup anywhere. Made by nonnas everywhere.

1 hr 15 mins

Instant Pot Chicken Gumbo

Comforting. Satiating. Easy. Authentic. One-pot. And adaptable for the slow cooker, pressure cooker, or stovetop. You're welcome.

3 hrs 30 mins