When you first buy a halogen oven, you’ll probably be amazed at how many things you can cook in it. One food that many people don’t realise they can cook is a whole chicken. However, it’s super easy to do, and you’ll also be left with a really tender and juicy piece of meat, that is still crisp on the outside. If you’ve been looking for a recipe that will guide you, fear not as below is a recipe that will have your chicken cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Stuffing (optional)
- Seasoning (salt, black pepper and any herbs)
- Halogen oven
Instructions
- Defrost your chicken before cooking. Avoid washing it.
- Prepare your chicken in the same way as you would when cooking it in a conventional oven. If it has giblets inside, remove these and season the skin. You can add black pepper and salt for a basic seasoning, or feel free to rub some dry herbs into the skin. If you usually stuff your chicken, this is the time to add it in. For a fresh flavour, you can use a lemon instead of the traditional stuffing.
- Tip your chicken upside down and place it on the bottom rack. If your halogen oven comes with an extension ring, it’s a good idea to use this as it will stop the sides of the chicken from burning.
- Set the oven temperature to 200oc, and the timer to 35-40 minutes. Turn the oven on and leave to cook.
- After 35-40 minutes, see how cooked your chicken is to determine how much longer it needs. You will know when it is fully cooked when the juices begin to run clear. At this point, flip your chicken over so that it is sitting the right way up on the baking tray.
- Cook the chicken for a further 20-25 minutes. If the juices run clear, it is time to remove it. If they are still looking a bit pink, leave for a further 10 minutes and check again.
- Check the temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer (when I want perfectly-cooked meat, I use an infrared cooking thermometer), and remove it from the oven., and remove it from the oven. Remove the stuffing and let the chicken rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Slice and serve.
Alternative Style of Cooking
You may be able to get away with not turning your chicken during the cooking process. Instead, you will need to set your cooker to a lower temperature – 180oc – and cook for around one hour. Again, make sure to check that the juices are running clear and that the chicken is properly cooked with a meat thermometer.
Halogen ovens are really versatile pieces of kitchen equipment. If you don’t already own one, you can take a look at the reviews on the best halogen oven by Vonshef to see what people are saying about them. You really can cook almost anything in halogen ovens. A whole chicken will be tender and juicy on the inside and crisp on the outside, making it perfect for Sunday dinners, as well as chicken and chips for the kids!
Related: If you’re looking for more delicious ways to enjoy chicken, why not try this Marry Me Chicken?
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Hi ,this is my second oven and l got to say ,wouldn’t be with out it.
I never use my main oven,as so easy to clean,cooks quicker,and better than an ordinary oven,
Excellent for oven chips that normally go dryin conventional oven.
And you can store away in a cupboard.
Funny thing is you can’t buy these in shops only seem to be able to purchase online,.
I don’t think they are credited enough.
I recently purchased a halogen oven and it’s the best thing I could have done, especially since I used both fan assisted oven and the halogen oven over Xmas to cook everything for family members. Plus I got it at a reduced price in the sale. Food is so succulent at half the time. So far I’ve cooked Lasagne, shepherds pie, roast potatoes and many other dishes. Highly recommend. Good investment.
This is my third Halogen. They are marvellous, and so versatile…. I have even baked a fruit cake in one. Turned out lovely. A little tip though, put grease proof paper around the tin, to cover the top, then remove just before the end of cooking, to brown…….