Whole Chicken?

[calvcopf]

Do you prefer to cook a whole chicken in the crock pot or in the oven? How long do you cook it?

[aps45819]

I prefer to cook them in the grocery store.

Costs about the same, tastes great and I don't have to clean anything.

[Merlin99 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by calvcopf

Do you prefer to cook a whole chicken in the crock pot or in the oven? How long do you cook it?

personally I've always liked oven baked better, crock pot is definitely juicier, but it has the wrong texture. As far as time goes that's a function of the size of the bird and wether it's stuffed or not. My personal way is to juice 1 large lemon and mix it with 1/2 cup oil and 1 pack of Italian dressing, stuff the lemon carcasses in the bird and rub the dressing into the skin, bake the bird at 350° for 90 minutes or until the breast meat reads 165°.

[sockgirl77 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by aps45819

I prefer to cook them in the grocery store.

Costs about the same, tastes great and I don't have to clean anything.

BJ's has great deals on them.

[aps45819]

Originally Posted by sockgirl77

BJ's has great deals on them.

Shoppers is easier to get in and out. They do them on rotisseries right there in the store.

[vraiblonde]

Originally Posted by aps45819

I prefer to cook them in the grocery store.

Costs about the same, tastes great and I don't have to clean anything.

Perfect every time!

On the rare occasion I feel the need to roast my own chicken, I use the oven.

[sockgirl77 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by aps45819

Shoppers is easier to get in and out. They do them on rotisseries right there in the store.

I grab one on my way out after shopping. I never feel like cooking after grocery shopping.

[aps45819]

Originally Posted by sockgirl77

I grab one on my way out after shopping. I never feel like cooking after grocery shopping.

you should pay for them

[migtig]

Originally Posted by Merlin99

personally I've always liked oven baked better, crock pot is definitely juicier, but it has the wrong texture. As far as time goes that's a function of the size of the bird and wether it's stuffed or not. My personal way is to juice 1 large lemon and mix it with 1/2 cup oil and 1 pack of Italian dressing, stuff the lemon carcasses in the bird and rub the dressing into the skin, bake the bird at 350° for 90 minutes or until the breast meat reads 165°.

I do pretty much the same thing. Lemon, butter and various herbs and cook until it reachs 165 degrees.

I use the crockpot on chicken pieces, such as skinless breast.

[MarieB]

Oven or grill

9o% of the time we throw it right on the grill rack stuffed with onion, garlic, pepper, and whatever seasoning we want that day

Use contessa's method for the oven. It turns out great
Perfect Roast Chicken Recipe : Ina Garten : Recipes : Food Network