Baking a whole chicken is much like baking a turkey on a smaller scale. There are two primary ways to bake a whole chicken. Cooking time is reduced if a whole chicken is chopped up precooking. For this recipe, chicken will be treated as a miniature turkey. Undercooked chicken can harbor dangerous bacteria. Use a meat thermometer, or meat falling off the bones, to indicate doneness. Cooking time for a whole chicken is based on weight, and the oven. Plan a minimum of 2 hours for a regular oven. Check the time and weight guide for the table top oven.
Pre Cook Preparation:
Marinate: Optional with gluten free chicken gravy
A. Timer set to thaw meat for about 2 hours
B. Timer set to the time to begin preparation prior to cooking
C. Timer set for 2 hours later, (or based on weight and time need to cook) when meal should be ready to eat
Meal Adaptations:
Physical Accommodations:
Cut meat into bite sized pieces before sitting down
Frozen or canned vegetables can be used
Long oven mitts and oven rack puller
Sit on a stool while stirring
Visual Accommodations:
Colored chopping boards
Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:
Butter (lactose)
Chicken
Gravy (gluten)
Mushrooms
Onions
Pepper
Potatoes
Spices
Meatless Preparation Avoid:
Butter
Chicken
Substitute with: ________________
Utensils:
Chopping board
Fork
Paring knife
Pot holders
Spatula
Spoon
Pan: Table top oven
Ingredients:
Meat:
3 to 5 pound whole chicken
Vegetables:
Corn on the cob
15 ounces of potatoes (mashed)
Other ingredients:
1 tablespoon of butter
Dash of salt
Spices, such as pepper, to taste
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Preparation:
1. Verify internal part of chicken is clean and clear of ice and gizzards.
2. Place 3 to 5 pound chicken on rack in table top oven.
3. Add about an inch of water to boil safely for an hour.
4. Turn to 350 degrees.
Cook Temperature: 350 degrees (verify with booklet)
Cook Time: 13 to 17 minutes per pound (verify with booklet)
Servings: 4 to 6
Storage Solutions: Square containers in individual servings with or without vegetables
Counter safe: 30 minutes to cool enough to place in the fridge or freezer
Fridge safe: 3 to 4 days * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Freezer safe: 4 to 6 months * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Reheat Instructions:
Microwave: Time and temp may vary.
1. Place in a microwave safe dish (not plastic).
2. Heat until food is fully hot and reaches a safe temperature.
3. Minimum 2 minutes.
Add your microwave time here: _____________.
Stove Top: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place food in frying pan.
2. Add enough water to almost cover food.
3. Stir frequently while food heats, until thoroughly warm, about 10 minutes.
Add your stove time here: _____________.
Oven Directions: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place in oven safe pan.
2. Add a little water.
3. Heat until thoroughly warm, about 20 minutes.
Add your oven time here: _____________.
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