Roasted Balsamic Whole Chicken Recipe

Looking for how to cook a whole chicken? You’ll love this easy Roasted Balsamic Whole Chicken Recipe! Serve whole with a side of potatoes or rice! WATCH THE VIDEO!

Today I’m sharing with you one of the easiest recipes which is perfect for simple entertaining, Roasted Balsamic Whole Chicken Recipe.

It’s a delicious whole chicken baked with onions, balsamic vinegar, red wine, and topped with fresh thyme rub.

Whole Chicken Recipe

There are a few other simple ingredients when cooking a whole chicken, but why it’s perfect for entertaining is because it’s a flavorful one-pot meal! And it’s easy!

Why this chicken is fabulous:

~Takes only a few minutes to prepare.

~Put the chicken in the oven 2 hours before your company comes. The aroma will fill your home, making it smell so yummy.

~When it’s time to serve your guests, pull the chicken from the oven, place on a beautiful platter, and serve family style.

~It doesn’t have to look perfect to taste good. The juicier, the better! And yummy if you serve the onion sauce over mashed potatoes or your favorite rice.

How to cook a whole chicken

1. Wash and pat dry the chicken (remove the giblets, etc:). Place in a large baking dish with lid.

2. Rub herbs, spices, and shallots under the skin of the chicken (see photo above).

3. Pour liquid over the chicken (wine and balsamic vinegar); cover and bake for one hour.

4. Remove lid and bake for more time, following directions below.

Monday inspiration

‪Next time you’re tempted to boast, just say under your breath, ‘It’s not about me.’ Say it a dozen times a day. Say it a thousand times a month … Say it when you bless a meal or do something wonderful or selfless or when you help hurting people. Make it your anthem.‬-‪BG‬

When I read this on Instagram, I stopped dead in my tracks. How many times do I take credit for something, or a little pride sneaks in when my kids are doing really well, or an entertaining moment turns out fabulous.

Heart check. Bob’s words … Humility is … :)

Roasted Balsamic Whole Chicken Recipe

This Roasted Balsamic Whole Chicken Recipe recipe is a humble recipe today. Nothing glitzy about it. It’s not a pretty presentation, but boy it tastes good.

All I care about, really, is the people around my table. Things don’t have to be fancy or impressive.

I’ve been serving this recipe for 20+ years.

It only takes about 10 minutes to prepare, and then you pop it in the oven and walk away. (WATCH THE VIDEO!)

You do need to remove the lid after 1 hour of baking, but then .. be prepared for your house to start smelling really good.

Love the smell of fresh thyme and balsamic and wine.

Ready, set … GO!

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Roasted Balsamic Whole Chicken Recipe

If you don’t want to use wine, you can substitute reduced-sodium chicken broth. Makes 4 adult servings, or 6 smaller servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 2 hours hrs

Total Time: 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Yield: 4

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Ingredients

 

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• 1 6 pound roasting chicken
• 3-4 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 2-3 shallots, minced (or leeks)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 medium red onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Wash and pat chicken dry. Remove the giblets, etc.
• In a small bowl, combine the thyme, shallots, salt and pepper; rub under skin of chicken.
• Place the onions in a roasting pan (with a lid); top with chicken, herb side up.
• Pour the wine and balsamic vinegar over chicken.
• Place the lid back on the dish. Bake covered for 1 hour.
• Remove the lid and bake another 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer reads 180°. The chicken will be nice and brown!
• Let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Pour onion sauce into a small bowl; skim fat. Serve with the chicken and rice or poatoes!

Cuisine: American

Course: Main Course

Author: Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer

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More chicken recipes: How to make a Whole Chicken in a Slow Cooker [RecipeGirl], How to Smoke a Chicken [Oh Sweet Basil], Bundt Pan Lemon Thyme Chicken with Red Potatoes [Melissa’s Southern Kitchen].