554 whole chicken recipes

Light Spanish garlic soup made with a whole head of roasted garlic pureed into chicken broth with carrots and red pepper. Topped with garlic-rubbed Parmesan croutons.

Sweet citrus-raisin dip blended with a whole orange (peel and all), golden raisins, pecans, mayo, and yogurt. A unique chunky fruit dip for chicken or crackers.

A whole cut-up chicken microwaved in spaghetti sauce with green chilies, Parmesan, dill, and lemon pepper. Sounds unconventional, tastes surprisingly good. 30 minutes, one dish, done.

Chicken breast stir-fried with celery, carrots, and onions in garlic broth, tossed with fluffy rice and soy sauce. A no-fuss homestyle fried rice the whole family will eat.

Homemade Sicilian sausage with a pork and chicken blend, double fennel (whole and crushed), red pepper flakes, and garlic. Five pounds of links ground through a fine disk.

Creamy mushroom scallion soup pureed with chicken broth and cream, finished with whole mushroom slices and a dollop of whipped cream. A silky, elegant soup in 30 minutes.

Four whole heads of garlic simmered with onion, chicken stock, and day-old French bread, puréed smooth and finished with cream. Mellow, rich, and nothing like you'd expect.

Country Captain is a storied Southern curried chicken stew with tomatoes, green peppers, garlic, and warm spices. A whole hen simmered tender and served over rice. Feeds 8.

Butter-seared chicken breasts topped with a fresh pineapple salsa packed with ginger, cilantro, roma tomatoes, and a squeeze of lemon. A bright, tropical 30-minute dinner the whole family will love.

Red Devil rub with whole-grain Dijon mustard, fresh basil, cayenne, and olive oil. A sharp, herby wet rub for grilled chicken, fish, or barbecue. Five ingredients, bold heat.

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.

Garlicky pasta chicken salad made with 6 whole heads of garlic slow-cooked in olive oil and puréed with basil and rosemary. Tossed with rotini, Parmesan, and toasted walnuts.

Rich Mughlai chicken curry with a ground almond, ginger, and garlic paste in a creamy yogurt and cardamom sauce. A royal Indian dish with whole spices and whipped cream.

Old-fashioned chicken spaghetti casserole made from scratch with a whole stewing hen, creamy mushroom roux, hard-boiled eggs, and melted cheddar. Makes two casseroles so you can freeze one for later.

Parsi chicken curry with dried apricots, whole spices, and crispy potato straws. A sweet-tangy Indian dish with cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, and a vinegar-sugar balance that makes the sauce unforgettable.

Honey mustard chicken baked with country-style Dijon mustard, whole mustard seeds, honey, and black pepper. Five ingredients, one pan, and a sticky-sweet glaze that caramelizes during the hour-long bake.