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Seasoned shredded chicken in a mixing bowl.

Oven Baked Whole Chicken

Kate Schat
Cook a whole chicken from frozen in a dutch oven for the easiest dinner ever! Perfectly seasoned, it works in many meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 236 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 4 - 5 pound whole chicken frozen
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Place frozen chicken, breast side down, in a large Dutch oven with a lid. Add 1 cup of water.
  • Bake, covered, for 4-5 hours, or until 165°F in the thickest parts of the dark meat.
  • Remove from oven and "split" the chicken a bit to let steam out and let it cool enough to handle.
  • Measure spices into a large mixing bowl. Add the shredded chicken pieces and stir to combine.
  • Serve over your carb of choice!

Notes

  • Save that carcass for making broth, of course!
  • This is the perfect meat for any type of wrap or soup, too.
  • You can also freeze the cooked meat in portions.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 369mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 157IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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