Bacon roasted whole chicken

Roasted whole chicken flavored with delicious bacon juices is that easy pop-in-the-oven main dish that will leave everyone wanting more.

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Main ingredients:

ChickenFresh whole chicken approximately 4-5 pounds in weight, with giblets removed
BaconStrips of bacon
OilVegetable oil (peanut or sunflower oil)
Salt and pepperPinch of salt and pepper
twineOven-safe butcher’s twine (also called cooking string or kitchen twine) made from 100% cotton

When it comes to cooking a whole chicken, there are many different ways to do it. But if you have you ever tried wrapping your chicken in bacon and then cooking, you know that you are in for a treat!

The salty and smoky taste of bacon combined with the juicy and tender chicken is a match made in heaven.

Bacon wrapped around the chicken
Bacon wrapped around the chicken
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Chicken and bacon in the oven

The juices of the bacon combined with the juices of the chicken are so good, that you don’t actually need any herbs or spices with it. Just a bit of vegetable oil, salt and pepper and you are good to go.

It is the perfect “wow” dish that is easy to make for an easy family dinner, lazy Sunday lunch, or that very special occasion.

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Bacon wrapped whole chicken

Cook bacon wrapped whole chicken in the oven for a delicious meal the family will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Courses
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 986 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken approximately 4-5 pounds in weight with giblets removed
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable, peanut or sunflower oil
  • 5-6 strips of bacon
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • Oven-safe butcher’s twine also called cooking string or kitchen twine made from 100% cotton

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°C (200°C).
  • Place the chicken on a chopping board and massage in the oil lightly into every part of the chicken.
  • Arrange 2-3 strips of bacon on the top of the chicken. Wrap the string around the bacon and chicken so that the bacon will hold, and tie a knot.
  • Flip chicken over and add a couple more strips of bacon. (Squeeze under the string that is already there or attach with a new string.
  • Place the whole chicken in the oven with the breast down for 1h30 minutes, rotating it every 25 minutes or so.
  • Once the chicken is golden brown, take out from the oven.
  • Serve while warm.

Notes

What to serve with it?

This bacon roasted whole chicken can be served with a potato side like potato mushroom casserole or this sautéed garlic potatoes.
In addition, you can use the leftover chicken in recipes such as this chicken quesadilla or chicken caesar wrap.
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How to store it?

You can store portions of this bacon roasted chicken easily and leave it in the fridge.
Keep it in an air tight container so that it doesn’t lose moisture. When ready to eat, you can heat it in the microwave or oven.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 986kcalProtein: 131gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 2068mgSodium: 730mg

Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.

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