30 Chicken in Oven Recipes That Will Make Your Mouth Water! 

November 27, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

If you think that there is just one way to roast a chicken and these recipes can guide the way! With these chicken in oven recipes, you will discover everything from basic dishes to ones that you can serve at a fancy dinner. So, go ahead and take a look for yourself! 

Chicken in Oven

1. Crispy Roasted Garlic Chicken 

This recipe is a minimally seasoned chicken, ensuring that the natural flavors of the chicken and the super crispy skin really stands out! Rub minced garlic between the skin and the meat as well as inside the cavity of the chicken. Then, brush with butter, season with salt and pepper, and then bake until done! 

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Crispy Roasted Garlic Chicken

2. Herb Roasted Chicken 

Those looking for a bit more flavor can give this yummy recipe a try! Add freshly chopped rosemary, sage, parsley, and thyme to softened butter and minced garlic and mix.Spread this under the chicken skin as well as on top of the skin. Then, place the chicken on top of veggies, making sure to place some veggies and herb stems inside the cavity. Then, bake until golden brown and tender! 

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Herb Roasted Chicken

3. Smoked Paprika Roasted Chicken  

Add a hint of smokiness to your chicken as well as tangy sweetness with this delicious recipe! Begin by mixing smoked paprika with melted butter, garlic powder, and seasonings. Rub this paste all over the chicken and bake.Then, heat together honey and lemon juice and use this as a basting sauce before continuing to bake until done! 

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Smoked Paprika Roasted Chicken

4. Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken 

This is such a classic flavor pairing that everyone will love! Place the chicken in a skillet layered with onion slices, lemon slices, and garlic slices. Then, coat the chicken in a mixture of garlic, oil, and fresh herbs. Pour wine and lemon juice into the baking dish and bake, making sure to baste the chicken with the cooking juices! 

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Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken

5. Italian Roast Chicken 

This chicken is just bursting with fresh flavors but is still super simple! Mix lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and olive oil in a pan and toss the chicken in this and marinate. Once done, bake for a while and then add in potatoes before baking again! 

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Italian Roast Chicken

6. Vietnamese Style Baked Chicken 

If you want to do something a little different with your chicken then give this recipe a try! Start by marinating the chicken in soy sauce, sugar, fish sauce, ginger, chili garlic paste, cilantro, oil, lime juice and zest, and garlic. Then, place the chicken on top of a wire rack placed on a baking sheet and then bake until golden brown and then broil! 

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Vietnamese Style Baked Chicken

7. Southern Baked Chicken 

This recipe is just what you need when you are looking for something flavorful and cozy! Season the chicken with olive oil, seasoning, peppers, onion, thyme, and butter. Place in a baking dish and then pour stock into the pan and bake! Once the chicken is tender, serve with the gravy! 

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Southern Baked Chicken

8. Cheesy Baked Chicken

Those who are craving something indulgent are going to love this recipe! Arrange the chicken and broccoli to a baking dish and then sprinkle with paprika and herbs before topping with cream of chicken soup. Add cheese on top of this and then bake until gooey! 

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Cheesy Baked Chicken

9. Greek Roast Chicken 

This recipe combines your favorite Greek flavors in a simple and yummy recipe! Spatchcock the chicken and then marinate in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and oregano. Then, place in a baking dish and roast. Spoon any cooking juices over the chicken and serve! 

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Greek Roast Chicken

10. French Provencal Roast Chicken 

Simple and elegant, this roast chicken is a great dish to prepare when you have guests over! Season the chicken with a mix of herbs de provence, garlic, oil, butter, salt, and pepper. Then, roast until golden brown and rest. Thicken the cooking juices and serve as a pan sauce! 

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French Provencal Roast Chicken

11. Moroccan Roasted Chicken 

This recipe is the perfect balance of smokiness from the spices and sweetness from the fruits! Mix butter with cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, and cinnamon and rub this all over the chicken. Place the chicken in a baking dish and scatter with dried apricots, dates, onions, garlic, and cloves. Pour in water and cook until done. Then simmer the sauce and serve with the chicken! 

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Moroccan Roasted Chicken

12. Peruvian Roast Chicken with Green Sauce 

This is just the recipe that you want to try when you are looking for a ton of flavor! Blend together olive oil, garlic, lime juice, herbs, spices, and sugar. Coat the chicken with this and marinate before baking. In the meantime, blend together mayo, sour cream, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and oil. Serve the chicken with the sauce! 

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Peruvian Roast Chicken with Green Sauce

13. Tandoori Roast Chicken 

This is another super flavorful recipe that you are absolutely going to love! Coat the chicken with a mix of Greek yogurt, ginger and garlic paste, paprika, and tandoori paste. Next, pop the chicken in the oven and cook until golden brown! 

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Tandoori Roast Chicken

14. Five Spice Peking Roasted Chicken 

Do something different  – and delicious – with this chicken dish! Begin by marinating the chicken in a mix of soy sauce, ginger, sugar, and five spice powder. Stuff the chicken with five spice powder and ginger and bake. In the meantime, simmer the marinade and add in honey and use as a basting sauce! 

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Five Spice Peking Roasted Chicken

15. Honey Roasted Chicken 

This cozy recipe is so great for the fall! Butterfly the chicken and marinate in a mix of crushed lavender, honey, garlic, lemon juice, onion, and seasonings. Arrange veggies on the baking dish and drizzle with the reserved marinade. Place the chicken on top and bake! 

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Honey Roasted Chicken

16. Maple Dijon Roasted Chicken 

Sweet and tangy, this recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone! Mix together maple syrup, dijon mustard, brown sugar, and garlic and brush some of this over the chicken and bake. Halfway through baking, baste with the rest of the mix and continue cooking! 

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Maple Dijon Roasted Chicken

17. Honey Orange Roasted Chicken 

Add some tang, sweetness, and herbiness to your chicken! Mix butter with orange zest, garlic, fresh herbs, and spices and coat the chicken. Pop the chicken in the oven and bake, making sure to baste with the juices. Once done, whisk the cooking juices with orange juice and cornstarch and serve as a sauce! 

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Honey Orange Roasted Chicken

18. Roasted Stuffed Chicken  

If you are preparing a fancy dinner, then this is the recipe you need to follow! Start by making the stuffing by mixing toasted bread cubes with sauteed aromatics and broth. Rub the chicken down with butter and oil and then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and rosemary. Then, stuff the chicken, pour broth around it, and bake until golden brown. Serve with a homemade gravy! 

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Roasted Stuffed Chicken

19. Balsamic Roasted Chicken 

This is just the recipe to follow when you want a more subtly flavored chicken! Place onions in a baking dish and place the chicken over them. Rub the chicken with rosemary, garlic, and seasonings and douse with wine and balsamic vinegar. Then, bake until done! 

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Balsamic Roasted Chicken

20. Cajun Roast Chicken 

This is a great recipe for when you want to add a ton of flavor to your chicken! First, season the chicken with salt, pepper, and bouillon. Then, rub a mixture of butter, garlic, herbs, and spices. Place the chicken in a baking dish along with veggies and then roast, continuing to baste with cajun spice mixture! 

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Cajun Roast Chicken

21. Buffalo Roast Chicken 

If you are looking for a bit more of a barbecue, game day flavor, then this is the recipe to try out! Coat the chicken with a whole heaping of spices and drizzle with olive oil and roast. In the meantime, mix buffalo sauce and apple cider vinegar before brushing this onto your chicken! 

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Buffalo Roast Chicken

22. Apple and Sage Roast Chicken 

Try out this cozy recipe that is absolutely perfect for those colder months! Simmer butter and sage together and brush this all over the chicken. Season the bird and stuff with apple wedges and crushed garlic. Roast until golden brown and serve! 

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Apple and Sage Roast Chicken

23. Roast Chicken with Sausage Stuffing

This is a great recipe for when you want to make your dish a bit more indulgent! Stuff the chicken with a mix of sauteed sausage meat, veggies, breadcrumbs, and herbs. Roast all of this together, rest, and serve! 

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Roast Chicken with Sausage Stuffing

24. Sriracha Roast Chicken 

If you are looking to add a bit of spice to your chicken, this is the recipe to try out! Baste the chicken with a mix of sriracha, rice vinegar, ketchup, and fish sauce and then roast. Use the cooking juices and basting and turn into a sauce! 

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Sriracha Roast Chicken

25. Sriracha Honey Butter Roast Chicken 

Balance out that fieriness with some honey in this recipe! Mix butter, sriracha, and honey and coat the chicken in this. Drizzle in olive oil and then roast until golden brown. Rest and serve! 

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Sriracha Honey Butter Roast Chicken

26. Lemon Dill Roast Chicken 

This is a fun and zesty recipe that is greater for a lighter meal! Butterfly the chicken and then rub down with ghee, dill, and garlic. Add lemon slices on top of the chicken and then bake until golden brown and all the flavors are infused! 

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Lemon Dill Roast Chicken

27. Za’atar Roasted Chicken 

This recipe boasts some incredible flavors without being overwhelming! Season the chicken with zaatar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the chicken with honey and place in a baking dish. Surround with lemon slices and garlic and then roast! 

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Za'atar Roasted Chicken

28. Orange Cumin Roast Chicken 

Want to play around with the most amazing flavors? Then this is a recipe to try! The chicken is seared and then baked in a mix of butter, cumin seeds, orange juice, orange slices, stock, herbs, and aromatics. Once done, garnish with herbs! 

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Orange Cumin Roast Chicken

29. Tomato Butter Roast Chicken 

The spices and tomato butter take this recipe to a whole new level! Rub the chicken down with cumin, mustard, and cayenne pepper. Arrange the chicken on top of potatoes and leeks and brush with a mixture of tomato paste, butter, and thyme. Then roast and serve with veggies. 

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Tomato Butter Roast Chicken

30. Sticky Lime Roast Chicken 

This is a truly incredible recipe that you have to try! Stuff the chicken ever limes, garlic, chilies, ginger, and cilantro. Then, roast the chicken. In the meantime, make up the sticky lime glaze. Pour onto the chicken and continue roasting! 

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Sticky Lime Roast Chicken

There are lots more ways to roast chicken than you might think and you can find these all here! From simple dishes to ones just brimming with flavor, you have to give these recipes a try. They will completely change the way that you think about roasted or baked chicken! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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