Baked Spatchcock Chicken, the Ultimate Quick and Delicious Dinner Solution

When it comes to weeknight dinners or hosting guests, everyone wants a recipe that strikes the perfect balance between convenience, speed, and flavor. Enter baked spatchcock chicken, a cooking method that transforms the humble whole chicken into a juicy, golden, and evenly cooked masterpiece in less time than traditional roasting. Spatchcocking, also known as butterflying, involves removing the chicken’s backbone and flattening it before baking. This not only helps the chicken cook faster but also ensures even browning and tender meat from wing tip to drumstick. Whether you’re a busy parent, a working professional, or someone who loves hosting friends, this method can become your go-to for an impressive yet stress-free dinner.

Baked Chicken Mshikaki: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish

I LOVE, love chicken, and I can have it any type of way, whether stewed, grilled, baked, stuffed, or fried. Chicken is just the easiest and most delicious meal you can whip up with very minimal effort. Today, I offer you baked MSHIKAKI, a twist on the traditional East African street food favorite. Mshikaki are marinated meat skewers, and you can use any meat you prefer: beef, chicken, pork, lamb, or even goat. They are usually spiced with a mix of chili, ginger, masala, or other local East African spices, and marinated with oil, salt, pepper and lemon. Whether using a dry rub or a liquid marinade, mshikaki is all about deep, bold flavor.

Indulge in Flavor: Butter Garlic Whole Roast Chicken - VLOGMAS DAY 25

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! 🎄✨

It’s finally the day we’ve all been waiting for, a time for joy, warmth, and most importantly, a feast that brings everyone to the table. And in true holiday spirit, I went big in my kitchen today. For Day 25 of #VLOGMAS2021, I cooked something special, a whole roasted chicken, for the very first time! And let me tell you, it turned out so beautifully golden, crispy, and juicy that I just had to share every detail with you. Whether you're planning your next holiday dinner, a cozy weekend meal, or looking for easy oven-roasted chicken recipes, this one is going to become a household favorite. Today’s dish? Butter Garlic Whole Roast Chicken, a simple, flavorful, and deeply satisfying recipe that anyone can make.

Juicy & Tender Garlic Baked Chicken Breast - VLOGMAS DAY 24

Moist and tender is exactly what these baked chicken breast are! It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas... That's the song that has been playing on my mind for a while and it really is Christmas tomorrow, it's Christmas Eve! Day 24 of my #VLOGMAS2021 and I'm literally over the moon that I've been able to do more than I imagined starting on 1st December. Chicken breasts have so many ways that you can cook them but today since it's baking month, this recipe is exactly what you needed!

Teriyaki Baked Chicken Wings: A Flavorful Delight for Your Taste Buds - VLOGMAS DAY 23

Two days to Christmas! Can you believe it? The air is already buzzing with last-minute shopping lists, the sound of carols spilling out of stores, and the comforting scent of cinnamon, pine, and something roasting in the oven. Day 23 of #VLOGMAS2021 feels like a holiday in itself, especially when it comes with the irresistible promise of crispy, spicy teriyaki baked chicken wings. The thing about these wings is that they’re not just food. They’re a mood. Whether they’re front and center on your dinner table or served casually in a big platter as guests gather around the living room, these wings carry a certain celebratory spirit. They’re the kind of dish that makes people pause mid-conversation, lick their fingers, and smile like they’ve just found the meaning of Christmas, or at least the meaning of a good holiday snack.

Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Thighs - VLOGMAS DAY 22

If you’ve ever eaten chicken before, you haven’t eaten chicken this good. The blend of spice and sweet in this dish is more than a flavor profile, it’s a performance. Imagine your taste buds as an audience, the sweetness stepping gracefully onto the stage, the spice following with a dramatic flourish, and the two joining in a perfect duet. By the end of the first bite, you’re already cheering for an encore. Day 22 of #VLOGMAS2021 is here, which means only three recipes remain until this festive countdown wraps up. It’s hard to believe we’ve made it this far, each day adding a new dish to the holiday repertoire, each one turning out better than the last. And today’s feature? Well, let’s just say it’s got everything: comfort, flavor, ease, and a hint of sophistication. Whether you lean toward indulgent sweets or stick to wholesome meals, Honey Mustard Baked Chicken Thighs sits happily in that sweet spot between the two.

Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Veggies: A Culinary Symphony - VLOGMAS DAY 21

Four days until Christmas. Four.

If that doesn’t make you want to grab a mug of hot cocoa, throw on some fuzzy socks, and hum carols under your breath, I don’t know what will. Day 21 of #VLOGMAS2021 is here, and while I’m thrilled to be entering the home stretch, there’s a little pang in my heart knowing this daily posting adventure is nearly over. The challenge has been equal parts exciting and exhausting, a joyful race where the finish line is glittering with tinsel and the smell of holiday feasts. And today’s feature? Oh, it’s a beauty. Herb Roasted Chicken Drumsticks with Veggies, a dish so hearty, so fragrant, and so downright inviting that you might find yourself making it long after the holiday decorations are packed away.

Unleashing Flavor: Mastering the Art of Butter Chicken

 

Butter Chicken is a delicious, creamy delightful chicken dish which has simple flavors yet it tastes great as the flavors are bold and spicy. A classic Butter Chicken Recipe is loved by everyone, this had no left overs! If you are a vegetarian or you just like a different version of the butter chicken, you can use paneer, mushrooms instead of chicken for a healthier option. This is a recipe that I have always wanted to try and loved how it turned out

Avocado & Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breast

This dish is an easy meal to prepare especially when you have lots of avocado and you do not know what to do with them. You can make it spicy or just with the spices and it will still be delicious. You can even bake the chicken or stuff it with cheese, spinach or even vegetables. Our Avocado & Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breast is not just a meal; it's a culinary experience that combines the succulence of chicken with the creaminess of avocado and the freshness of tomatoes. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the steps to create this masterpiece that will surely leave your taste buds dancing.

Chicken Stuffed Rice Balls

This is a very interesting recipe that we made at one of our Cookpad class, last year. One of the chefs who normally teaches the class introduced us to it and I loved it! Watch out for the video recipe coming out soon. The best part of this recipe is that it is healthy since it uses no oil, the meal is steamed and so easy to make. I love both rice and chicken, so this fulfils both my love for the 2. It is such a unique way to have your chicken and rice without any hustle! 

Elevate Your Salad Game with Strawberry Gouda Chicken Salad

This was one of the best salads I have ever eaten! When it comes to chicken, I love how there are so many ways to have it. And adding the chicken to salads is one of those things that gives me an excuse to enjoy salads. For this recipe you do not really need to cook chicken again, left over chicken works best. This is because the left over chicken already has its own flavours which adds texture, flavour and variety. Gouda is also a cheese I had never tasted before, but I kind of like it, it has a salty taste that went perfectly with this chicken

Jinsi Ya Kupika KuKu Wa Kupaka

Kuku wa kupaka is basically Kienyeji chicken cooked in thick coconut sauce!

Chicken Spaghetti Stir Fry

What do you get when you mix chicken and spaghetti, fried chicken that is, yummy delicious lunch or dinner! This is such an easy meal to make because you just use left overs and pap! you're done. Its perfect for the days you are too lazy to cook and you walk to your fridge and see some left over spaghetti and chicken. Perfect meal ready. This is an excuse to add all the veggies that you want to make the dish bright, colorful and delicious.

Simple Chicken Salad

Who knew salad could be this delicious? Or maybe its just because there's chicken in there? 

Chunky Veggie & Chicken Stir Fry

Chunky vegetables are great because they are crunchy and crisp on the edges especially when stir frying. This chicken dish is so simple to make you will be making it on the regular! I had pre marinated the chicken so that it can even add more flavour and taste. I think I am officially a chicken addict. I have so many chicken recipes and still have more to try out! Hope you enjoy this dish and do not forget to comment about your favourite chicken dish below.

Chicken Liver Sausage Stir Fry Noodles

This is such an easy delicious noodles dish that will soon become a family favourite. I love stir fry noodles since they are infused with lots of flavour especially when you add spices. I had some chicken liver from a whole chicken that we cooked earlier so was trying to find out what I can do with them. I needed a quick lunch so it was a perfect pairing. 

Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry

First of all I love how rustic this non stick pan looks. I love anything vintage and rustic, from kitchen utensils, decor and even clothing. If I could I would just have a whole room in the house filled with kitchen utensils. My favourite aisle in the supermarket is always the utensils section, I mean, you can never have too many soup bowls or silverware or dutch ovens, right? Anyway, as you probably know I love CHICKEN, theyre probably the most recipes I have on here! I can't resist how good chicken is and how many recipes you can come up with with this humble bird. This dish is vibrant with its mix of bell peppers, veggies that make it perfect for a weeknight meal or quick lunch. 

Garlic Ginger Whole Fried Chicken

Last day of March and what better way to end it than with guess what, chicken! It feels like March has been chicken month, that should be a thing honestly. I enjoyed cooking chicken wings for the first time which was fun. As we say goodbye to the month of March, I have something that I can say I have achieved. Nairobi Kitchen's Youtube channel went live! 🤗🤗🤗 (does happy dance)... It is something that I have always wanted to do which I kept postponing because of not having this and that... which I still don't have anyway, but I decided it is never going to be perfect. Waiting for things to align will be a regret I do not want to have. So I went for it, so today I have 048 subscribers and who knows next time I'll be writting about 480K subscribers 😍! The reception I have received has been awesome and I'm very grateful for that. Still doing the shooting and editing on my own, and I'm still learning so it really is fun. I cannot believe it is the end of March already, we are heading to almost half the year! All I can say is that I love sharing my recipes with you and look foward to more deliciousness! Happy New Month tomorrow!

Balsamic Garlic Pepper Chicken

I always see pre-marinated chicken in the freezer section of supermarkets and I have always wanted to give it a try. I usually marinate my own chicken but I wanted something new so this was going to be my plan. I forgot to ask what the marinade ingredients were but the pack was labeled Chicken Boston Barbecue. Well, well, well, this chicken was gonna take me to Boston! Hehe! Anyway, I decided not to add too many condiments since the chicken was already marinated. I was pleasantly surprised when I started searing the chicken the aroma that filled the chicken was just wow! I wanted to add some color with some red onions and green bell peppers. They added a touch of freshness and crisp. I shallow fried the chicken to make sure that I did not loose the flavours in the marinade, that I forgot to ask 🤣, bottom line is, I looooooved the chicken!

Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Wohooo! My first wiiings! My first wiiings! That was literally me singing out loud as I bit into a sticky, saucy, finger-licking chicken wing that I had finally cooked for myself. The moment felt almost ceremonial. I have cooked many chicken recipes before, from juicy chicken thighs to tender chicken breasts and hearty drumsticks, but for some reason, I had never tried making chicken wings at home. 

Like many people, I had seen countless chicken wing videos online, especially on Tasty, and always told myself, “One day, I must try that.” And finally, that day arrived. Let me tell you, the hype around wings is not overrated. Unlike other chicken cuts, wings cook pretty quickly. You don’t have to spend forever in the kitchen, which is a huge plus for anyone who wants a delicious meal without the hustle. They’re the perfect balance between crispy skin, juicy meat, and flavorful sauce.