12 baked whole chicken recipes

Salt-baked whole chicken encased in a thick kosher salt crust with lemon and thyme. The salt seals in moisture for incredibly juicy meat without over-seasoning.

Yogurt-marinated chicken baked golden, then simmered in a buttery saffron cream sauce with whole spices and ground almonds. Authentic Indian butter chicken from scratch.

Breaded chicken breasts baked in tomato sauce with Italian herbs and melted mozzarella. A lighter take on chicken Parmesan using whole wheat crumbs and wheat germ.

Cantonese salt-baked chicken buried in six pounds of blazing rock salt with ginger, garlic, and scallion stuffing. Hakka-style whole chicken technique that gives you impossibly juicy meat and silky skin.

Shredded chicken and melted cheddar rolled in flaky crescent dough with salsa, then baked golden. A quick Tex-Mex shortcut chimichanga the whole family will love.

Parmesan-breaded chicken breasts layered with melty mozzarella and mushrooms, then baked until golden and bubbly. A make-ahead casserole the whole family will fight over.

Micro on high??? Yuck --- I suggest you bake the whole mixture [covered]after browning the chicken first--@ 300 F for about 35-40 minutes. Also--the recipe calls for "2 each" can of chicken gravy---use one can of low sodium cream of chicken soup/thin with a little milk instead, it cooks more evenly. Add seasonings to taste.

Whole chicken pieces baked in a sticky brown sugar and orange juice glaze, finished with plump dark sweet cherries. A fruity, golden one-pan dinner for eight.

Greek-style roasted whole chickens with lemon, oregano, and olive oil alongside thick-sliced baked potatoes: crispy-skinned birds basted in pan juices, served with toasted bread for dipping.

A dead-simple one-pan chicken bake with green beans, diced potatoes, and melted butter mixed with Italian dressing seasoning. Minimal prep, maximum weeknight dinner payoff for the whole family.

Frozen bread dough rolled around a filling of diced chicken, broccoli, and melted cheddar cheese, then baked until golden and hollow-sounding. A hearty stuffed loaf the whole family will love.

Skin-on chicken quarters baked with artichoke hearts in a herbed sherry and tomato sauce. One pan, one hour, and the whole kitchen smells like a Mediterranean bistro. Serves 4 to 5.