There are a number of reasons to choose a whole chicken instead of a package of chicken breasts for dinner. A whole chicken is less expensive, the meat is juicier and full of flavor, and there are leftovers! From red cooking to roasting, these recipes offer several interesting ways to cook a whole chicken.

1. Oyster Sauce Chicken

In this recipe submitted by a reader, a whole chicken is marinated with Asian seasonings - including oyster sauce and two types of soy sauce - and baked. A reader gives it five out of five stars, writing: "The dish was not only simple to prepare but also delicious…"More »

2. Spicy Soy Sauce Chicken

One of my favorite recipes for cold winter nights, a whole chicken is simmered in a soy-sauce based liquid with seasonings such as star anise and Szechuan peppercorn. This dish is more commonly known as Red-cooked Chicken.More »

3. Cold Chicken

Here is another example of red cooking, sent in by a reader who says it is a family favorite. This recipe calls for either dark soy sauce or Mushroom flavored soy sauce.More »

4. Honey Roast Chicken

A great choice for Sunday dinner - chicken is marinated in soy sauce and spices and roasted in this delicious recipe that has been reader-rated at five out of five stars.More »

5. Stir-fry Chicken in Rice Wine

In this recipe a whole chicken is cut up and stir-fried with a variety of seasonings, including garlic, ginger, and light and dark soy sauce, with white pepper for added bite.More »

6. Overview of Cantonese Cuisine

In this video, Chef Petom Kochawattana shows how to make a classic Cantonese dish - steamed whole chicken with ginger/scallion dipping sauce.More »