Simple and Best Roast Chicken Recipe in a Halogen Oven

Halogen light technology cooks food quickly and efficiently, producing evenly cooked meals with crispy exteriors. That is exactly what is wanted when cooking Chicken well. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of using a halogen oven for roast chicken, along with tips for preparing and cooking this classic dish.

Roast chicken is one of the most popular dishes around the world and has been enjoyed for centuries. It’s a simple yet delicious meal that can be served at any time of the year for any occasion.

However, achieving the perfect roast chicken can be challenging, as it requires attention to detail and careful cooking techniques. One way to make this task easier is by using a halogen oven.

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Roast Chicken Halogen Oven
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    Why the Halogen Oven is Perfect for a Roast Chicken Dish

    A halogen oven works differently compared to traditional ovens. Instead of heating elements or gas flames, it uses a high-powered halogen bulb that generates intense heat which is circulated by a fan. This method allows food to cook quickly and efficiently while maintaining its moisture content.

    These ovens are also compact and portable, making them ideal for those who have limited space in their kitchens or want to cook outside during summer months. Additionally, they are energy-efficient since they use less electricity compared to traditional ovens.

    Roast Chicken: Most popular Food Ever?

    Roast chicken has been enjoyed all over the world for centuries and is believed to have originated in Europe during medieval times when chickens were first domesticated. The dish became popular in England during the 18th century when roasting became a fashionable way to prepare meats.

    Over time, different regions developed their own unique ways of preparing roast chicken using local ingredients and cooking techniques. Today there are countless variations on this classic dish–from French-style coq au vin to Jamaican jerk chicken.

    Benefits of cooking Roast Chicken in the Halogen Oven

    There are many benefits to using a halogen oven for roast chicken. One of the most significant advantages is that it cooks food faster and more efficiently than traditional ovens, reducing cooking time by up to 60%.

    This shorter cooking time also means less energy is used, making it an environmentally-friendly option. Another benefit of using a halogen oven is that it produces crispy skin and juicy meat due to the intense heat generated by the halogen bulb.

    It also requires less oil since the circulating hot air ensures food stays moist without needing additional fat. Halogen ovens are easy to clean and maintain–their compact size makes them easier to access and clean compared to traditional ovens.

    A Typical Halogen Roast Chicken Recipe

    Ingredients:

    • 1 Large chicken approx 2.4kg
    • 2 tsp of sea salt
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 1 tsp mixed herbs
    • 2 tbsp olive oil

    Method

    • Wash the chicken and pat dry with cloth then  place it directly onto the lower rack.
    • In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt,pepper and herbs and using a pastrybrush,
    • brush this mixture all over the bird.
    • Replace the halogen lid, set the timer to 60 minutes and temperature to 190ºC
    • Roast until golden brown, turning half way and  starting upside down.
    • Test the chicken, as described below
    • Save the cooking juices from the chicken to make the gravy.

    Notes:

    Test the chicken: Use a skewer into the leg of the chicken (where it joins the body) to ensure that the juices run clear. If they are slightly pink, cook for another 10 minutes.

    I usually use the extender ring especially if the chicken is large, it prevents ( to a degree ) splatter into the lamp unit and cooks more evenly, not a prone to burning the top, although you do have to experiment with a slightly longer cooking time

    Preparing the Chicken: The fine detail

    Preparing a roast chicken in a halogen oven is an easy and delicious way to cook this classic dish. However, before beginning the cooking process, it is important to ensure that your chicken is properly prepared. This includes selecting the right chicken, cleaning and seasoning it, and trussing it for optimal results.

    Choosing the Right Chicken

    When choosing a chicken for roasting, there are several factors to consider. Firstly, it’s important to select a fresh chicken with firm flesh and clear skin.

    Additionally, you should choose a size that will fit comfortably into your halogen oven. A good rule of thumb is to select a bird that weighs between 3-4 pounds.

    Cleaning and Seasoning the Chicken

    Before cooking your chicken in the halogen oven, be sure to thoroughly clean it inside and out. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Next, you can season the bird by rubbing it with salt and pepper or any other herbs or spices you prefer such as rosemary or thyme on both sides of the skin.

    Trussing the Chicken

    Trussing involves tying up your chicken’s legs so that they are held close to its body while cooking. This helps keep all parts of the bird cooked evenly by compacting its shape during cooking. To truss a chicken properly:

    1) Cut off any excess fat around the opening of the cavity where organs were removed.

    2) Tuck wings under bird.

    3) Tie string around each leg tightly (without breaking them) in an x-shape so they stay snug against body during cooking.

    Overall, preparing your chicken correctly before placing it into the halogen oven is essential for achieving excellent results when roasting!

    Cooking in the Halogen Oven

    Setting up and Preheating

    Before cooking the chicken, it is important to set up and preheat your halogen oven. The first step to take is to place the rack inside the oven and preheat it to 200°C for approximately five minutes.

    This will ensure that the oven is hot enough to start cooking your chicken. While preheating, make sure that you have all of your ingredients and utensils ready.

    You will also need a meat thermometer to check for doneness later on. Once the oven has reached the desired temperature, turn off the heat and place your chicken on a roasting tray or dish.

    Placing the Chicken in the Oven

    Now that your halogen oven is ready, it’s time to place your seasoned chicken inside. Carefully put it on top of the rack using tongs or a fork so as not to burn yourself with hot steam from inside. Make sure that there is enough space between each piece of meat so that air can circulate freely around them during cooking.

    Positioning also matters here; if you put wings towards sides, they may end up overcooked while legs toward center may remain uncooked or less cooked than other parts. To avoid this problem always place larger pieces closer towards sides of roasting dish while smaller pieces should be towards center.

    Adjusting Temperature and Time

    Cooking times for roast chicken in a halogen oven vary depending on its weight, but generally speaking, you should cook it at around 200°C for 30-35 minutes per kilogramme (or 13-16 minutes per pound). If you are unsure about how long yours should take, use a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of breast should read at least 74°C (165°F) when done. During cooking, you will need to adjust the temperature and time as needed.

    If your chicken is getting too brown too quickly, you can cover it with foil to prevent burning. If it’s not browning enough, raise the temperature by a few degrees and continue cooking until you achieve desired color.

    Overall, cooking roast chicken in a halogen oven is quick and easy once you have mastered the basics. By following these simple steps, you can enjoy delicious and juicy roast chicken that will impress your family and friends every time.

    Tips for a Perfect Roast Chicken

    Basting Techniques: To Flavor and Moisturize your Roast Chicken

    Basting is a cooking technique that involves pouring, brushing, or spooning liquid over food during the cooking process. This helps to add flavor and moisture to the food while also keeping it from drying out. For roast chicken in the halogen oven, basting is an essential step towards achieving a perfect bird.

    To start basting your chicken in the halogen oven, mix together melted butter or olive oil with any herbs or spices you prefer. Using a brush, spoon, or turkey baster, apply this mixture evenly all over the chicken every 15-20 minutes throughout the cooking process.

    This will ensure that your roast chicken stays succulent and flavorful. Another way to baste your roast chicken is by using its own juices.

    As the chicken cooks, it will release juices that can be used for basting. Simply use a ladle or spoon to pour these juices over the chicken every 15-20 minutes while it cooks.

    Checking for Doneness: The Key to Tender Roast Chicken

    One of the most crucial steps in achieving a perfect roast chicken in a halogen oven is ensuring that it’s cooked all the way through without being overcooked. Checking for doneness is essential in this process. The best way to check for doneness of your roast chicken is by using an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh without touching bone.

    The temperature should read 165°F (75°C). If you do not have an instant-read thermometer available, use a meat fork inserted into thigh; if clear liquid runs from pierced area then bird is done). When you remove your roast chicken from the halogen oven after checking its temperature and making sure it’s fully cooked through but not overcooked, you will have a delicious, tender bird that is sure to impress.

    Resting Before Serving: Keep Your Roast Chicken Juicy

    Once the roast chicken has finished cooking, resist the urge to carve it immediately. Instead, let the chicken rest for around 10-15 minutes before serving. This gives the juices time to redistribute throughout the meat and helps keep your roast chicken moist and juicy.

    To rest your roast chicken in the halogen oven, remove it from heat and let it sit on a cutting board or platter. Cover with foil to keep it warm while resting.

    This will also help keep any juices from running out while carving. By following these tips for basting techniques, checking for doneness, and resting before serving, you can achieve a perfect roast chicken in your halogen oven every time – succulent, flavorful and irresistible!

    Adding Other Food to the Halogen

    The halogen is big enough to cook both the vegetables and the Chicken, so once you have mastered the chicken only, you can read the follow up article on cooking two things at the same time. There are also many variations and recipes for chicken here. don’t forget you can convert a ‘standard’ oven recipe, for a halogen recipe, the details are here

    Conclusion

    Recap of benefits and tips for cooking roast chicken in a halogen oven.

    Roast chicken is a classic meal that everyone enjoys, and cooking it in the halogen oven has multiple benefits. Cooking with a halogen oven is quick and easy, and it provides evenly cooked chicken with crispy skin on the outside and juicy meat on the inside.

    The halogen oven saves time because it heats up rapidly, which means you can cook your roast chicken faster than ever before. Additionally, it uses less energy compared to traditional ovens, which helps to reduce energy bills.

    When cooking roast chicken in the halogen oven, there are some essential tips to keep in mind. Firstly, choose the right size of poultry to fit comfortably inside your halogen oven tray.

    Seasoning is key to flavor your bird; ensure that you have cleaned and seasoned it nicely before cooking. Trussing helps keep the chicken’s shape even during cooking, making sure that it cooks evenly as well.

    Suggestions for side dishes to accompany roast chicken

    Roast chicken is a versatile meal that pairs well with many different side dishes. Roasted vegetables such as carrots or potatoes are an excellent accompaniment to roast chicken as they take roughly the same amount of time to cook as the bird itself.

    A simple green salad or coleslaw adds color and crunchiness while providing some freshness. If you want something more substantial, consider serving rice or stuffing alongside your roasted bird for a more filling meal.

    Other options include creamy mashed potatoes or sweet potato puree for some extra richness in flavors. Or try a tangy cranberry sauce or gravy made from pan drippings for additional depth of flavor.

    Roasting chicken in a halogen oven provides numerous advantages over traditional ovens while still giving you delicious results every time! With these tips above and dishes ideas, you can effortlessly create a stunningly flavorful roast chicken dish that your family will love and enjoy.

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    43 thoughts on “Simple and Best Roast Chicken Recipe in a Halogen Oven”

    1. Thank you have just got one and have not got a clue! Chicken size – cooking time but this really helped give me an idea of timings etc.

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    2. Hi Just bought a halogen cooker also and I also have no clue. But I would like to roast a chicken with veggies and you have both recipes but they are cooked separately (roast chicken and Roasted vegetables). Can I mix these 2 recipes somehow so I can cook them at the same time together? Thanks

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      • Hi Mari,
        You will soon be able to receive my own and some recipes I’ve been given , straight to your email box ! Lookout for the Newsletter opt in at the bottom of the screen coming very soon.

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    3. I have just purchased jml halo wave and have read your comments, is this really that bad as to not get any score out of 10 or is this for the old model.

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    4. Hi Jennifer! firstly thanks, this site is very good for those new to Halogens and those of us that have had one for a while, I bought my first one after tasting a chicken cooked in one and must admit it’s the main thing I use it for, but I have used it to cook full roast dinners, I noticed a few comments on Cooking times for chickens, I’ve done small ones and large ones and tend to give them the same amount of cooking time, I do them for 45 minutes breast down then 45/55 breast up, on 180deg, I actually find it’s pretty hard to overcook chickens, I accidently cooked a small chicken for two hours and it still came out tender and juicy, if your doing roast veg in there with the chicken and it starts to look done before the chicken I just take it out and put it back in for the last ten minutes of cooking, with most other stuff I just stick to the recommended times on the packet, the saving I find comes from not having to heat an oven up for 15 minutes before you can use it, though I have read you can reduce the cooking times with halogen, my lastest one arrived today which is why I ended up here lookig for more things to cook, my new one has a rotisserie basket for chips and stuff plus prongs that fit the bar for rotisserie chicken, it was on special on one of our shopping channels and I couldn’t help myself, looks like chicken for dinner today.

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    5. Just received my first halogen oven. Can you use roasting bags for chicken etc or is the meat best left uncovered?

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    6. I’ve had a halogen oven for some time but not used it much as the meat seldom cooks through. I’m hoping your recipes will solve my problem. Can I cook casseroles directly in the bowl or must I always use an extra casserole dish? And can the whole meal be cooked together when doing meat/poultry and veg? I’m also confused as to which rack to use.
      Looking forward to your response in due course
      Kind regards
      Pauline

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    7. Just bought a halogen oven to tak on holiday. We have a motorhome and although it has a fitted oven we do not use it as it situated above the fridge and I need to be at least 5ft 10 to use it safely ( I’m only 5ft 4), so this oven seems to be the ideal alternative. Have just tried cooking a chicken. Put it in a roasting bag together with some herbs and spices. It is DELICIOUS! Need to know how to cook veg to go with it

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    8. Hi using for first time — help — with the chicken do I just place it in big glass bowl & do or don’t I add water thanks in advance

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      • If you are just roasting a chicken , use the wire rack to cook on and the extender ring is useful especially if it’s a big bird.

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      • Turn to any of the recipes on the website and check the side bar. I like Paul Brodels Halogen Cooking made simple for its range of recipes and simplicity.

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    9. I’m making a pork roast in the fagor halogen oven. Is it ok to cook it in a large baking bag, like you’d use to bake a turkey in?

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    11. I just received a Halogen and I am clueless at the age of nearly 60. I would to receive your emails if they have anything to do with simple halogen recipes. Thank you for being willing to share you ideas and comments.

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    12. Can you cook a turkey in it. It’s a 14lbs. I have the extending ring. Need to know temp. and how long.

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    13. Have just bought a Halogen Oven and this is most helpful Jennifer. I woukd really appreciate any recipies and/or advice you have. My plan is to get rid of the microwave asap.

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    14. I have also just bought a Halogen oven. I think the manufacturers should be more specific about their instructions especially for older people who are not confident with the internet.
      I was so pleased to see your blog or I would have returned mint and got my money back!

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    15. I think you can cook vegetables, ie pots/carrots/onion etc together with a chicken?
      Any advice which implements to use please?
      Maybe chicken on lower rack, veg’s on top rack?

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    16. Hi
      Just purchased a halogen oven so any hints or recipes would be greatly appreciated. I am going to try the roast chicken, yorkshires and roast potatoes this weekend so wish me luck!
      Cath

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    17. Hi Jennifer
      Thanks for the chicken recipe. I have a Delta Halogen Oven I bought about 3 years ago and never used it and I have also misplaced the instructions. Could you please email me a few recipes i.e. lamb, beef and fish.
      Thanks in anticipation.
      Imelda Doyle, Trim, Co. Meath, Ireland

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    18. I just bought a Beau mark Halogen oven, the other day, happy to see that people really like them, using your chicken recipe Saturday to explore the cooking 🙂

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