Follow our simple step-by-step guide and learn how to cook a whole chicken in the Thermomix! You won't believe how easy it is!
Are you looking for:
- the MOISTEST chicken ever!
- a completely hands-off recipe
- an easier (and cleaner!) way to cook a whole chicken
.... then you've come to the right place!
Let us guide you on how to cook a whole chicken in your Thermomix!
Enjoy it with roast vegetables for a simple family dinner, or add it to salads, wraps, sandwiches and more!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
Once you've steamed a whole chicken, you'll never go back to cooking it in your oven!
- The MOISTEST chicken you'll ever eat! - honestly... you won't believe how incredibly moist, tender and fall-apart your chicken is after it's been steamed in the Thermomix.
- Steaming method - because the chicken is cooked by being steamed with liquid the entire cooking time... it is SO moist! Kiss good-bye to dry, chewy chicken.
- Hands-off cooking - I love this recipe because I can literally set and forget! I don't have to check on it in the oven and rotate... I just let the Thermie do it's thing!
- Minimal cleaning - I flat refuse to cook roast chickens in my oven anymore... because there's SO much mess! Cooking a whole chicken in the Thermomix requires virtually no cleaning... just your usual light washing up.
- Versatile - serve this with roast veggies for a tasty family meal or shred it for creamy chicken sandwiches, use it in soup or add to your favourite salad.
What You Need
Essentially all you need to cook a whole chicken in the Thermomix is a chicken and water.... but we've got some ideas to make it extra tasty!
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
- Whole Chicken - the cooking time will depend on the weight of the chicken you have. You can buy a plain (unseasoned) chicken and follow our recipe ideas or you can buy a pre-seasoned chicken and get straight into the cooking!
- Herbs & Spices - this is completely up to you and your taste preferences! We have included the herbs and spices (plus lemon) that we use in our Thermomix Lemon Herb Chicken recipe, but you can use absolutely any herbs and spices you like!
- Butter - we recommend mixing your chosen herbs and spices with softened butter than can be made into a paste and spread over the top of the chicken before cooking.
Step By Step Instructions
Wondering how to cook a whole chicken in the Thermomix? Let us show you how easy it is!
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
Step 1 - Make The Herbs & Spices Paste
Choose your favourite herbs and spices (or follow our recipe) and mix it together with softened butter.
Step 2 - Prepare The Thermomix & Chicken
Fill the Thermomix to approximately ¾ full with water.
Place the chicken into the Varoma bowl and secure it in place on top of your machine.
Spread the herbs and spices butter over the top of the chicken (breast-side facing up).
Place the Varoma lid on.
Step 3 - Cook
Cook the chicken on Varoma temperature for 30 minutes per 500g.
Important: Please note that the cooking time will depend on the weight of your chicken. The internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken should reach 76-78 degrees celsius.
Expert Tips
Follow our tips for a perfectly cooked Thermomix chicken!
- mix and match with your favourite herbs and spices! We have recommended the ones that we use in our lemon herb chicken recipe... but use any that you like!
- depending on the size of your chicken, you may find that you're able to place the Varoma tray on top the bowl. If so, you can steam your favourite vegetables in the last 20-30 minutes of cooking (cooking time will depend on the vegetables used).
- Cooking time - As a general rule, cook the chicken for 30 minutes per 500g (so a 1.5kg chicken would take 90 minutes to cook, a 1.75kg chicken would take 1 hr and 45 mins to cook).
- Temperature - The internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken should reach 76-78 degrees celsius. The chicken will be piping hot throughout and the juices will run clear.
- Storing - store leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Freezing - leftover chicken (once completely cooled in the fridge) can be frozen for up to 1 month. Allow to defrost in the fridge before reheating thoroughly.
FAQs
Yes of course! Simply ignore and seasoning steps in the recipe card and start cooking!
Of course! Get as creative as you like!
The Varoma is a steaming attachment that is sold with every Thermomix machine. It comes with 3 pieces - a bowl, tray and lid. The Varoma sits on top of the lid of the Thermomix (once the MC has been removed).
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How To Cook A Whole Chicken In The Thermomix
Equipment
- Thermomix
Ingredients
- 50 g butter softened
- 2 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- ½ tablespoon ground paprika
- salt and pepper to season
- 2 lemons cut in half
- 1 whole chicken this recipe is based on a 1.5kg whole chicken
Instructions
- Place the softened butter, Italian herbs, paprika, salt and pepper and the juice of one lemon into a small bowl. Use a teaspoon to mix the ingredients together until combined (it should form a paste).
- Fill your Thermomix bowl with water until it's approximately ¾ full.
- Place the chicken into the Varoma bowl and secure it on top of your Thermomix.Place the remaining lemon halves around the chicken.
- Rub the lemon herb mixture all over the top of the chicken. Place the Varoma lid on top of the bowl.
- Cook for 30 minutes per 500g of chicken, Varoma Temperature, Speed 2.*Please note that the cooking time will depend on the weight of your chicken. The internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken should reach 76-78 degrees celsius.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- mix and match with your favourite herbs and spices! We have recommended the ones that we use in our lemon herb chicken recipe... but use any that you like!
- depending on the size of your chicken, you may find that you're able to place the Varoma tray on top the bowl. If so, you can steam your favourite vegetables in the last 20-30 minutes of cooking (cooking time will depend on the vegetables used).
- Cooking time - As a general rule, cook the chicken for 30 minutes per 500g (so a 1.5kg chicken would take 90 minutes to cook, a 1.75kg chicken would take 1 hr and 45 mins to cook).
- Temperature - The internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken should reach 76-78 degrees celsius. The chicken will be piping hot throughout and the juices will run clear.
- Storing - store leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Freezing - leftover chicken (once completely cooled in the fridge) can be frozen for up to 1 month. Allow to defrost in the fridge before reheating thoroughly.
Bev says
I have done this a few times now and omit the bacon so I can use the left over liquid as my base to bone broth. Make the broth in my pressure cooker using the bones, ACV, garlic and veg, shred chicken in the thermo and make chicken sweet corn soup! Very nourishing and so tasty!!
Sam says
Oh wow this is so yummy & really easy. I've done with & without bacon. I like outside Crispy so I pop in air fryer for 10 mins
Lucy says
Yum!!!
Kat - The Organised Housewife says
WOW looks so easy! I love my thermomix! Can't wait to try this.:)
Lauren says
It really is easy Kat! I was a little scared it wouldn't work out the first time I tried it, but have done it a few times now and it seems to get better each time!