Whole Chicken
Pasture Raised & Free Range Organic
Whole Chickens
Whole Chicken Cooking Guides
The whole chicken is a great source of protein and contains high levels of niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin B6, folate, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium. Whole chickens are often roasted or fried, then cut up into individual parts such as the breast (the white meat on the underside of the chicken), the leg (the meaty part of the thigh), and the wing (the meaty part of the wing).
| Weight | Oven Temp | Roast Time | Safe Temp |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 - 5 lbs | 350°F | 1.25 - 1.5 hrs | 165°F |
| 6 - 8 lbs | 350°F | 1.5 - 2.25 hrs | 165°F |
| 8 - 12 lbs | 375°F | 2.25 - 3 hrs | 165°F |
Note: The above guidelines are only guardrails. Ovens and birds vary, and so to achieve a perfectly cooked whole chicken, check the internal temperature of the bird intermittently when the oven timer reaches the above time frames.
ALL CHICKEN PRODUCTS
Pasture Raised & Free Range Organic
How to Cook a Whole Chicken
- Preheat oven to 375℉
- Lightly oil the entire chicken
- Season with salt and pepper
- Place chicken on a sheet pan in the upper third of the oven
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165℉
- Juices should run clear
- Cover with foil, let rest for about 15 mins.
- Carve & enjoy!
Whole Chicken FAQ
Most of the pasture-raised and free-range organic whole chickens Crowd Cow sells average between 3 and 4 lbs.
You can cook a frozen whole chicken in the oven safely, but it will take 50% more time than a thawed chicken. Because of this, we recommend not baking a frozen bird and thawing it first.
You can defrost the chicken in the fridge or use a leakproof plastic bag and a bowl of cold water. To thaw the chicken in the fridge, keep chicken in its original Crowd Cow packaging, and place the chicken into the refrigerator - letting it thaw overnight. If you choose to thaw using cold water, keep the chicken in its original vacuum-sealed packaging and place in a bowl of cold water.
Crowd Cow's whole chickens are water chilled.
