334 roasted chicken recipes

Crustless chicken pie: layers of cooked chicken, celery, parsley, and bread crumbs bound by an egg-and-broth custard, water-bath baked. A vintage savory pudding that uses up leftover roast chicken.

A legendary Chinese dish: whole chicken rubbed with soy and sesame, stuffed with seasoned pork and mustard greens, wrapped in lotus leaves, sealed in clay, and slow-roasted until fall-apart tender.

Oven-roasted pearl barley with mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, sage, and marjoram baked in chicken broth until tender and nutty. A hearty whole grain side dish.

Groundnut sauce is a West African peanut sauce simmered with onion, tomato, and roasted jalapeño, then thickened with arrowroot for a glossy finish. Spoon over rice, grilled chicken, or roasted sweet potatoes.

Tuscan lemon chicken marinated overnight in olive oil, lemon, garlic, and rosemary, then roasted until the skin turns golden and crisp. Bright, herby, and simple, a sunny Italian roast for any night.

Chicken thighs marinate in a pureed sauce of tomatoes, garam masala, ginger, garlic, and chili, then roast until tender and caramelized. Indian-spiced comfort with a citrusy kick.

Dried cherry couscous with tri-color bell peppers, carrots, and chives cooked in chicken broth. A colorful, fruity side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted turkey or chicken.

Chinese chicken salad with shredded roast chicken, bean sprouts, cucumber, and carrots in a sesame-tahini dressing with soy sauce, garlic, and rice wine. Crisp, nutty, and satisfying.

Boneless chicken thighs stuffed with a mushroom, shallot, white wine, and port cream filling, topped with melting Gouda, then roasted golden. Restaurant-worthy elegance on a home kitchen timeline.

Corn flake-crusted chicken thighs baked on one sheet pan with sage-roasted potatoes and a honey mustard BBQ dipping sauce. Mom's weeknight dinner that everyone fights over.

A whole roast chicken stuffed with cherries, rubbed with paprika and cinnamon, then slow-roasted in white wine until the juices run sweet and savory. Served over spiral noodles with a cherry-wine pan sauce.

Rolled stuffed chicken wraps a whole boned bird around hot Italian sausage and garlicky spinach, roasts it skin-wrapped, and slices spirals over a bell-pepper jalapeño sauce.

Chicken pasta salad with roasted peanuts, julienned bell peppers, and a sesame-ginger vinaigrette made with Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and fresh ginger. Served cold with cucumber and watercress.

Creamy parsnip soup with chicken broth, roasted garlic, and fresh orange juice blended smooth. A naturally sweet winter soup with bright citrus to balance the earthy parsnips.

Grilled chicken quesadillas with fire-roasted poblano peppers, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese in flour tortillas. Cooked in a dry skillet for a crispy, golden shell with no added oil.

Rice poblano soup, a Mexican green chile soup of pureed roasted poblanos blended into chicken broth with rice, shredded chicken, and cream. Ladled over melting Monterey Jack at the bottom of the bowl.