Bag roasted chicken is the best way to prepare a succulent whole chicken with practically no effort on your part! The chicken is wonderfully seasoned with a special chicken seasoning for maximum flavor! This will become your new favorite method for roasting whole chicken!
Easy Bag Roasted Chicken Recipe
This beginner-friendly recipe is perfect for anyone who wants a delicious roasted chicken! In fact, it only uses 3 ingredients!
Oven bags are a fantastically easy tool for not only speeding up your cook time but also making clean-up a breeze! This fool-proof recipe is great for an easy family dinner any day of the week!
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- Easy Bag Roasted Chicken Recipe
- 🥘 Bag Roasted Chicken Ingredients
- 🍴 Equipment Needed To Make A Bag Roasted Chicken
- 🔪 How To Make Bag Roasted Chicken
- 💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- 🥡 Storing & Reheating
- ❓ Do You Put Holes In Oven Bags?
- ❓ Why Did My Oven Bag Melt?
- ❓ Do Oven Bags Cook Faster?
- 🐔 More Delicious Chicken Recipes
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments & Reviews
🥘 Bag Roasted Chicken Ingredients
This simple recipe only uses 3 ingredients! I recommend using my homemade chicken seasoning blend, but store-bought will work too!
- Chicken - 4-5 pound whole chicken.
- Butter - 2 tablespoons of softened butter.
- Chicken Seasoning - 1 tablespoon of chicken seasoning. Check out my recipe or you can use your favorite brand.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🍴 Equipment Needed To Make A Bag Roasted Chicken
The key item for this recipe is an oven-roasting bag! You can pick these up at any grocery store or supermarket for super cheap.
Once your chicken is in the bag and ready to cook, you will need a roasting pan to set everything in. Of course, to make sure your chicken is perfectly cooked, a meat thermometer is a must!
🔪 How To Make Bag Roasted Chicken
This recipe is pretty much hands-off. Using a roasting bag makes it ridiculously simple!
The number of servings can vary based on the weight of your bird and how hungry everyone is! For a 4-pound chicken, expect to have about 4 servings.
- Preheat the oven. To begin, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the chicken. Pat your 4-pound whole chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the 2 tablespoons of butter all over every part of your chicken and then sprinkle it with 1 tablespoon of chicken seasoning.
- Place the chicken into the bag. Lift the seasoned chicken by picking it up by the body cavity and sliding it into your opened roasting bag (*see note). Seal the bag with the ties included in the packaging.
- Bake. Bake the chicken in your preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 20 minutes per pound (*see note). It is done cooking when the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C).
- Rest. Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.
This delicious chicken is a perfect dinner recipe! Serve it alongside some mashed sweet potatoes and air fryer zucchini for a complete meal! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Recipe Notes
- Cooking times can vary based on whether or not your chicken was allowed to warm slightly (at least 30 minutes at room temperature).
- If your chicken was frozen, make sure that it has fully thawed before getting started.
- The packaging for the roasting bag says to add flour to coat the inside of the bag. However, since we are buttering our chicken it isn't necessary.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Place any leftovers into an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Additionally, you can wrap the chicken tightly and place it into a freezer bag before freezing. Allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Reheating Bag Roasted Chicken
Place leftovers into a baking dish and add some water or broth. Cover the dish with foil and bake it at 350°F (180°C) until heated all the way through.
❓ Do You Put Holes In Oven Bags?
Check the packaging instructions of your specific bags for whether or not the oven bag needs to be pierced. For this chicken recipe, I did not put any holes in the bag!
❓ Why Did My Oven Bag Melt?
While these bags are made of a heat-safe material it is important that you don't place them directly on the oven grates or allow them to touch the heating elements. Once your chicken is in the bag, you should place it directly into a roasting pan to prevent melting.
❓ Do Oven Bags Cook Faster?
Yep! Using a roasting bag does actually speed up the cooking time. The bags allow the heat to circulate around the chicken, retaining moisture and speeding up cooking time!
🐔 More Delicious Chicken Recipes
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- Roasted Sasso Chicken - Try out this extra tender and juicy sasso chicken recipe.
- Marry Me Chicken - This one-pan meal features a creamy Parmesan and sun-dried tomato sauce.
- Baked Chicken Wings - If you're in the mood for some tasty wings, this is the recipe for you!
- Instant Pot Mongolian Chicken - In just 20 minutes you'll be ready to enjoy a homemade version of this tasty takeout favorite!
- Chicken Manchurian - This recipe showcases beautifully fried chicken with spicy, sweet, and tangy sauce!
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Bag Roasted Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 lb whole chicken (4-5 pounds)
- 2 tablespoon butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning (to taste, try my recipe or use your favorite brand)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- To begin, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pat your chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the butter all over every part of your chicken and then sprinkle it with the chicken seasoning.
- Lift the seasoned chicken by picking it up by the body cavity and sliding it into your opened roasting bag (*see note). Seal the bag with the ties included in the packaging.
- Bake the chicken in your preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 20 minutes per pound (*see note). It is done cooking when the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
- Cooking times can vary based on whether or not your chicken was allowed to warm slightly (at least 30 minutes at room temperature).
- If your chicken was frozen, make sure that it has fully thawed before getting started.
- The packaging for the roasting bag says to add flour to coat the inside of the bag. However, since we are buttering our chicken it isn't necessary.
- To store: Place any leftovers into an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- To freeze: Wrap the chicken tightly and place it into a freezer bag before freezing. Allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- To reheat: Place leftovers into a baking dish and add some water or broth. Cover the dish with foil and bake it at 350°F (180°C) until heated all the way through.
Rebecca Y Sardo says
Can I use orange for extra flavor?
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Yes, of course! I use orange and onion quarters in poultry all the time for aromatics. Thanks for asking.
Penny says
How much longer would you need to bake if you stuff the chicken?
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
I would add an extra 20 minutes, to start. Make sure your chicken temps out at the deepest part. Hope that helps!
Caitlin Hoffman says
How long do i cook it if its 6.5 lbs?
Angela Latimer says
It's approximately 20 minutes per pound when roasted at 350F, so check it when you're close to 2 hours in the oven.
Sherry says
This chicken is extremely juicy. I used a bag/seasoning combo and it was cooked (as stated) in about 1 1/2 hours. I just left it in the chicken juices and cut some of the breast for my meal. I’m going to save the juices and cut up the rest of the chicken parts for additional meals.
Tom says
Can I cook it in a Dutch oven rather than the bag?
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Yes, you most certainly can cook this chicken in a Dutch oven rather than a roasting bag. Enjoy!
Maria says
do i poke holes in the cooking bag?
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
There's no need to poke holes in the bag. Thanks for asking!
Victor says
Where do I place the oven rack?
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Hi Victor! Most chickens will fit quite nicely on the middle rack, no need to move positions. Thanks for asking!