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Baked Chicken in Parchment Paper

July 1, 2020 by [email protected] 6 Comments

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Baked chicken in parchment paper is covered in compound butter then baked until tender and juicy in a parchment paper bag.

Baked chicken is one of my favorite meals. It’s so easy to make and can be made in very different ways. This chicken though, I keep super simple. It has an herbed butter spread that is placed under the skin and on top, then sprinkled with sea salt and pepper.

shot of a whole baked chicken in parchment paper in a baking dish with a cloth napkin next to it.
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  • Why you should use parchment paper to bake this chicken recipe?
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  • How to make baked chicken in parchment paper
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  • What should you serve with baked chicken?
  • Baked Chicken in Parchment Paper
shot of a whole chicken carved with a piece being removed with a fork.

Why you should use parchment paper to bake this chicken recipe?

Baking a whole chicken in parchment paper traps in the mess so you can cook, carve, and serve it all in one dish. Drain the juices that are leftover, then throw the parchment paper away. No scrubbing pans.

shot of sliced whole chicken in a baking dish with parchment paper and a napkin next to it.

Ingredients

This whole roasted chicken in parchment paper has-

  • A whole chicken
  • A butter compound made with unsalted butter, minced garlic, and fresh herbs added
  • Ground sea salt and black pepper

How to make baked chicken in parchment paper

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Start by measuring the parchment paper for the size of the baking dish. I measure out a piece of parchment the length of the dish (I used 9 x 13) then double it over.

parchment paper folded over in a baking dish

Remove the chicken from the packaging, make sure to remove the giblets, and drain any liquid from the cavity.

Place the chicken in the baking dish.

collage of three images for how to bake a chicken in parchment paper.

For the compound butter: add the softened butter, fresh herbs, and minced garlic to a small dish and stir together.

Pull the skin of the chicken up and take half of the butter mixture, and spread it under the skin. Place the skin back down and rub the other half of the butter all over the top of the chicken. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.

I did use kitchen twine to bring the legs of the chicken together, but if you do not have twine you can skip this step OR you can even take the steps to truss your chicken. Follow this helpful post from Fifteen Spatulas, Should you Truss a Chicken or Not?

Fold the other half of the parchment paper over the top of the chicken, then tuck the ends in. Fold the excess together and fold in the sides to create a bag.

Place in the oven and bake for 2 hours.

Remove the chicken from the oven. With a pair of scissors, carefully cut away the top piece of parchment paper.

shot of a baked chicken being squirted with a baster

Take a baster and squirt the juices over the top a few times, then place back into the oven for 30 minutes more.

FAQ’s

What temperature should a whole chicken be cooked to?

Use a temperature gauge on the thickest part of the chicken to make sure that the internal temperature of the chicken is cooked to between 165-175 degrees.

What should you serve with baked chicken?

  • Fried Zucchini
  • Air Fryer Green Beans
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Remove the chicken from the oven, remove the twine, and slice. You can take the drippings from the pan and make some homemade gravy. And here you are……

overhead shot of a whole baked chicken with descriptive text overlay.

From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!

shot of a whole chicken carved with a piece being removed with a fork.

Baked Chicken in Parchment Paper

Baked Chicken in Parchment Paper is covered in a compound butter spread then baked until tender and juicy in a parchment paper bag.
4.80 from 5 votes
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy meals
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Equipment

  • parchment paper
  • 9 x 13 baking dish
  • twine (optional)

Ingredients

  • 5-6 pound whole chicken with giblets removed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs I used basil and Greek oregano, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Measure the parchment paper for the size of the baking dish, then double it over.
  • Remove the chicken from the packaging, make sure to remove the giblets, and drain any liquid from the cavity.
    5-6 pound whole chicken
  • Place the chicken in the baking dish.
  • Add the softened butter, fresh herbs, and minced garlic to a small dish and stir together.
    4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons fresh herbs, 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Pull the skin of the chicken up and take half of the butter mixture, and spread it under the skin. Place the skin back down and rub the other half of the butter all over the top of the chicken. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
    1 tablespoon sea salt and black pepper
  • Fold the other half of the parchment paper over the top of the chicken, then tuck the ends in. Fold the excess together and fold in the sides to create a bag.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 2 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven. With a pair of scissors, carefully cut away the top piece of parchment paper.
  • Take a baster and squirt the juices over the top a few times, then place back into the oven for 30 minutes more.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven, remove the twine, and slice. Enjoy!

Notes

Tips for making this recipe:

  • I did use kitchen twine to bring the legs of the chicken together, but if you do not have twine you can skip this step OR you can even take the steps to truss your chicken. 
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Last Updated on February 22, 2022 by [email protected]

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Comments

  1. GUNJAN C Dudani

    August 21, 2020 at 9:46 am

    5 stars
    This is a great post explaining very nicely about how to bake chicken in a parchment paper. Usually i have only seen people using aluminium foil and I am not always comfortable in doing so. Thanks for sharing.

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    • [email protected]

      September 9, 2020 at 10:31 am

      Parchment is a great alternative to foil, I replace it whenever I can. Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Jenny

    August 24, 2020 at 11:21 am

    5 stars
    This chicken was delicious. Super easy to prep, the compound butter made all the difference. I had never baked chicken this way and I am now a fan, will cook it like this regularly. Thanks so much for the recipe!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      September 9, 2020 at 10:29 am

      I am so happy you liked it! Thank you so much.

      Reply
  3. Joy Miller

    October 30, 2021 at 5:23 pm

    I’m going to try it tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      October 30, 2021 at 9:06 pm

      Thank you, Joy! I hope you enjoy it.

      Reply

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