What Can I Make With A Whole Chicken?
I’ve been doing quite a bit of grocery shopping at Aldi and they have some whole frozen chickens there. Since it’s one of the cheapest meats I can buy these days, I’ve been buying about one of them a week and then used it to cook several dinners.
Here’s what I do…. I thaw the chicken and then cook it for about 6 to 8 hours in the crockpot along with some onion, celery and any other veggie scraps I have laying around (for flavoring). I let the mixture cook down a bit and then take out the chicken and pick all the meat of the bones. I also strain the liquid which by now has turned into a rich chicken broth / stock.
I use the broth, some of the cooked chicken, rice and veggies to make chicken soup. We also use the shredded meat for anything from chicken salad to chicken enchiladas, wraps, or in sauces etc.
How about you? What’s your favorite way to cook a whole chicken?
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June 25th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Not sure about making something with a whole chicken, but I have found a way to use chicken parts and Corn Flakes, yum. what a great recipe! I can share with you if I have your permission.
June 25th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Greeks make a super whole roast chicken with lemon and potatoes. I’m not Greek, but that’s my favorite thing to do with a whole chicken!
July 1st, 2008 at 7:41 am
I’m game for any recipe that involves chicken : D
I usually don’t cook an entire chicken at once — but I love making chicken salad! (that’s what I fixed for lunch today)
February 10th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
There are tons of recipes out there with a whole chicken, one that is very popular they call “beer can chicken”, if you ever try that one, don’t use a real can cause the paint on it is not exactly healthy in your food, lol.
February 11th, 2009 at 11:43 am
A great chicken recipe is just a basic stir fry (diced chicken and vegetables). I like to use a little balsamic vinegar, a little soy sauce, some pepper and some garlic and maybe some chili peppers!
February 11th, 2009 at 11:55 am
I forgot to add to my stir fry recipe in my previous comment that I think white pepper and ginger and cilantro is a great addition to stir fry.
April 11th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Chicken is not a problem at all. actually I’m eating it today too!