Yes, You Can Absolutely Shake And Bake An Entire Chicken At Once

Chicken is a versatile meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One popular method is to coat the chicken in a flavorful seasoning blend and bake it in the oven. This method is often referred to as "shake and bake", popularized by the classic boxed seasoning mix from Kraft Heinz, Shake 'n Bake.

While you can certainly buy a box of Shake 'n Bake, the process of creating your own seasoning blend is actually quite simple. There are endless possibilities when it comes to shake and bake chicken recipes so feel free to experiment and get creative. You can use any combination of spices and herbs that you like. A classic blend, as suggested by The Cookful, is onion powder, dried parsley, dried basil, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. You can also add sugar, brown sugar, honey, or molasses to sweeten up the blend. You can even keep it as simple as using salt, pepper, and flour or breadcrumbs... or even crushed-up potato chips or cereal! While many recipes suggest using chicken thighs or breasts, you can actually bake an entire chicken with this method.

Shake and bake chicken on the grill is a quick and easy way to make a deliciously seasoned whole chicken. All you need is a gallon-sized zip-top bag and your favorite blend of spices (via Allrecipes). Simply pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then place it in the bag with the spice blend. Shake until the whole roaster is evenly coated, then place it on the grill in whatever manner your recipe calls for — whether it be directly on the rack, per Kingsford, or on a beer can chicken stand, per Food Network.

Besides having a completely and evenly seasoned whole chicken, another advantage to this preparation method is that it prevents spices from being wasted and falling through the grill grates. Of course, you can also cook a shake and bake chicken in the oven if grilling isn't your thing. Even still, you can save on waste and cleanup by using a disposable zip-top bag instead of a bowl to coat your chicken.

Shake and bake chicken is a delicious, easy way to prepare chicken for any occasion. This method is simple, quick, and yields a deliciously seasoned bird. Give it a try the next time you're in the mood for some good old-fashioned comfort food.