12 roasted whole chicken recipes

A Cajun showstopper: whole roasted chicken rubbed with Creole seasoning and stuffed with homemade dirty rice built on a dark roux, gizzards, ground pork, and the holy trinity.

Lowcountry chicken perlow rice cooked in pan drippings and gizzard broth for deep, savory flavor. A Southern one-pot tradition with whole roasted chicken folded into seasoned rice.

Cantonese-style chicken salad with hand-shredded roast chicken, crispy fried rice noodles, roasted cashews, cilantro, and a hot mustard-sesame dressing. Crunchy, savory, and full of Cantonese flavor.

Whole roasted chicken rubbed under the skin with garlic, lemon, and fresh rosemary, roasted alongside potatoes in one pan. A simple, elegant Easter dinner that serves 10.

Whole roasted chicken glazed with sweet honey and warm curry spices creates crispy golden skin over tender meat. Clove-studded onion inside perfumes the bird as it roasts.

Whole roast chicken stuffed with saffron rice, sauteed giblets, mushrooms, celery, and scallions. A golden-crusted centerpiece that uses every part of the bird.

Microwave roasted chicken stuffed with fresh parsley and rubbed with olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, and tarragon. A quick whole chicken dinner that cooks in about 30 minutes.

Roasted honey-ginger chicken rubbed with lemon and basted with a honey-peanut oil glaze until golden and sticky. A simple whole chicken recipe with just six ingredients.

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.

Whole roasted chicken on a vertical roaster with garlic cloves, red potatoes, and rosemary in a blazing hot oven. A one-pan dinner where the drippings flavor the potatoes.

Spicy pear relish simmered with whole cloves, cinnamon, lemon slices, and sugar. A make-ahead condiment that pairs with roast chicken and turkey, or doubles as a warm dessert.

A whole roasted chicken stuffed with apple, onion, and celery for a Boston Market-style bird with juicy meat and golden, crispy skin. Simple enough for a Sunday dinner, impressive enough for company.