How to Make Incredible Cast-Iron Baked Chicken and Blueberry Cornbread with Honey Butter

[@ronnichols4664]

I had never heard of Blueberry Cornbread before in my life. And I'm from the South. I saw this on KZbin two days ago and kept watching the video over and over again. And this morning, I woke up and it was on my mind so I went immediately to the grocery store and bought blueberries. I had all the other ingredients. I made it this evening. (With a few alterations: instead of milk, I used half and half; because of my pan size I may have used more blueberries; and because of my oven temperature/cooking rate, I ended up covering it with aluminum foil for the last 5-7 minutes of baking time just so the top wouldn't get too brown.) Oh, and Natalie was right about the clumping when adding the melted butter and milk (or in my case half and half). It got very "clotty, but I knew it was just butter and would melt into the mixture when baking and I was right! OMG!! I gave some to my neighbors (with the homemade honey butter) and they could not stop eating it!!! It was delicious!!! Now I'm going to try different versions with different berries, savory vs. sweet, cheesy and spicy. I cannot wait to keep eating this delicious cornbread. It is AMAZING!!!!

[@koleyw932]

Yeah, I once thought of adding blueberries to cornbread, but I skipped it. This time I tried it, it's great.

[@jeannedigennaro6484]

Yes, processed carbs are addictive, haha!

[@adterpandrea]

Wish I was your neighbor! 😁

[@loriguercio4374]

@@adterpandrea me too,😆

[@rrandolph3024]

WHERE IS RECIPE FOR THIS & CAST IRON CHICKEN

[@inapickle6274]

That cast iron chicken is so good! I make it at least twice a week. Try it with fresh sage instead of thyme.

[@soxxy22]

After seeing the recipe I'm gonna try it with sage and thyme. Looks super delicious 😋

[@jeannedigennaro6484]

Or oregano.

[@adamthemute]

Fresh tarragon and a bit of curry powder is a great change

[@purplegeek3228]

Natalie was really thorough and quick in cutting up a whole chicken into pieces. She did a excellent job with the directions, too! I am going to have try this recipe. I am going to try the blueberry cornbread recipe, too!

[@nexusSix_237]

She has definitely gotten a bit better, but she's horribly bland for tv. Monotone and uninspiring

[@MichaelHanleyRFSN]

Just a really well done baked chicken recipe by Natalie. Simple yet so full of great flavor. I love her laid back, easy going style of cooking.

[@buzoff4642]

Same spice mix, mixed w/bread crumbs and a little oil, makes one heck of a shake and bake type chicken. It's fabulous. Smoked paprika, even better.

[@jamesdiehl8690]

I love cornbread in cast iron too! 😋

[@bridgettvavasseur750]

This has become my every week “go to” weeknight chicken dish! My family loves it and so do I!

[@judybachmeyer8275]

Everyone was lovely. All so different and yet beautiful . Excellent job on the cornbread even though I normally don’t care for cornbread. The blueberries were the perfect addition.

[@MisfitSpazz01]

Love Natalie! I hope you continue to showcase her!

[@nexusSix_237]

She's a good cook but horribly bland on camera

[@Yoopercooper]

Love that you have a new show chef! Love seeing Natalie!

[@ellenbishop4124]

Best roasted/baked chicken ever! Texture and flavor were incredible and EASY!! A keeper!

[@deliareyes1013]

I just found my new recipe for dinner for daughter and her friend. Looks amazing and cannot wait to make the chicken, cornbread and I think some baked asparagus! Thanks for your great and easy recipes 🙋

[@craigturner7770]

This recipe is legit! I cook this for my family at least once a month. Instead of regular Paprika, I use smoked Paprika. This is the best way to bake chicken. Cast Iron!!

[@msgraytisfaction]

I watched this video on Friday night and decided I would make this for Sunday's dinner. Well it's Sunday 9/13/20 and I just turned the chicken after the first 15 minutes and so far I'm really impressed. The house smells good and the chicken looks great. Thanks so much for the sharing the recipe.

[@jeannedigennaro6484]

Fabulous! Economical, faster than traditional baking, and looks delicious! The chicken back would make nice broth in the slow cooker.

[@nicholashilton2514]

I love how your KZbin channel is growing! Love the content. Keep it up!

[@joekrystopa9654]

2wwww

[@adterpandrea]

I really like Natalie! She has a welcoming manner. She's clearly knowledgeable but talks *to* you, not *at* you or *down to* you. I don't feel like I'm being "schooled" by a condescending third grade teacher. She and Dan Souza (who also has that welcoming manner) are my favorites of the "next generation" of cooks on ATK & CC.

[@jamesjfisk4968]

Yes, she knows what she's doing and having a good time cooking.

[@SandraLovesSun]

I wish Dan would smile.

[@hogsandsooners]

Lighten up, you're too sensitive.

[@jeannedigennaro6484]

Great demo of breaking a whole chicken into its parts. Then use discarded parts to make a nutritious broth in the crockpot.

[@alicet8791]

My favorite cast iron handle cover is leather and made by Hide and Drink, and I found it on Amazon. Fits all the handles, forms a comfortable shape with use, and I have never lost my grip and dropped the pan. The silicone ones seem to get slippery when on a really hot handle, and they get too hot. My leather Hide and Drink pan handle cover has never gotten too hot.

[@mddell58]

Cast iron always wins! All foods taste far better when cast iron is chosen. 🏆 🏆 🏆

[@koleyw932]

So far I've used this method twice, the chicken is tender and the skin crispy. I use Lawry's seasoning, smoked paprika and chipotle, delicious! Thanks for this, love your program.

[@garykitzis1335]

When using a parallel sided baking pan, I like to use a spring-form pan because it makes extraction from the pan very easy without any concern of the cake or bread getting stuck or broken upon removal.

[@ArabianWrath]

You simply make living on this planet more enjoyable guys! Love you!

[@zebunker]

No they don't. They are a business. A for profit business. The root of all evil.

[@stevea406]

tried the chicken last night and all i can say is "stupendous". just as good as the spatchcocked cast iron chicken Dan showed us. can't go wrong with that hot cast iron technique. thanks for sharing.

[@a.a.3555]

I want to try that cornbread recipe. It really looked good!

[@shellymichelle2719]

I'm picking blackberries tomorrow and am going to try the cornbread with blackberries. Looks so good. Never heard of putting fruit in the cornbread.

[@a.a.3555]

@@shellymichelle2719 me either.

[@adarateranroldan]

shelly michelle - Consider adding a bit of lemon zest. I bet it will be amazing!

[@romeldionisio3149]

What's the best cast iron cookware brand you can recommend based on your testing & cooking experience? . Love watching your program. Thank you for sharing your expertise to the public. It feels like I'm enrolling to a Culinary school but explained in simple terms without the complications. 🥰🥰🥰

[@grammyb5216]

I am going to make this Blueberry Cornbread for breakfast, next week. Thank you Ashley!

[@Eddie_the_Husky]

Just picked a massive bushel of blueberries, this is perfect!

[@VanF350]

I've made the Cast-Iron Baked Chicken a couple of times now and I've promoted it to my favorite recipes list. The first time I used my well-seasoned 10 inch skillet - not quite big enough. So, the second time I dragged out my neglected. oh so heavy 12 incher. After oiling it, heating it to 450, and cooking the chicken, that skillet is well seasoned now. There was, cough, some smoke involved. I did this recipe once with only pre-cut chicken breasts, which greatly reduced the prep time. But, since they were leaner there wasn't quite enough sauce. I think I'd add more butter if doing only breasts next time.

[@catgirl24]

I added another tbs of butter and a little water.

[@alanvonau278]

Brava, Natalie 👍👏! It is definitely one of the best roasted chickens that I have seen -- bistro fare.

[@sr9000]

That was oven FRIED chicken .

[@SuperDanny1016]

These recipes are fantastic. I tried the cast iron baked chicken and it was a crispy hit!!!

[@louisetyson8286]

I've just found your channel.....oh so GLAD I DID! Loved today's recipe.....as Cast Iron is my main cookware! Will definitely try this chicken recipe! Simple is ALWWAYS best! I also do a FRIED chicken in my cast iron....just adding flour & a bit of sugar.......😋! THANK YOU......& so looking forward to many more! BLESSINGS!

[@rosefenton7579]

Thanks a lot for this Natalie. I have done this chicken recipe so many times already. Really good and quickly done. I was wondering can I do this way with pork chops or pork pieces but won’t be so dry after they are done?

[@jdmurphy1]

Thank you! That blueberry cornbread looked yummy. Might have to try making that myself. Really surprised by the Cholula taste test, but not surprised by Franks and Tabasco. Franks is consistent and the fermented flavor of Tabasco is a must have. Bon Appetit!

[@mantoniobanderas2376]

I've got a bunch of thawed wings, and I'll bet I can reconfigure the times a bit to make this work. Cast iron is a blessing of old time technology.

[@kippaseo8027]

Last night I made the cast iron baked chicken! It was amazing! I'll never do it any other way

[@simmeringoo3507]

nothing gives me more joy than julia taste tests

[@cshubs]

I serve the drippings on the side, like a dip. I don't want to risk softening the crispy skin.

[@hungabunabunga3645]

Pod i think so but your timing will vary

[@koleyw932]

Yeah, it's lovely dripped over green beans.

[@peacebunny316]

I made this today, and it’s absolutely delicious! If you make this and have a small chicken, cut the spice mixture in half so it’s not too salty.

[@jamesleslie7007]

My mother used to make friit corn cakes. She would use one of the following: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, even peaches, or sugared corn. Thanks for the reminder.

[@mikefinamore2210]

I've made cast iron baked chicken in the past, but, this is a bit of a new twist. Can't wait to try it !

[@laurreneberry3480]

Delicious chicken and cornbread. Ill be trying both. The top 2 hot sauces are already my favorites.

[@kimmy1984]

Great recipes from Natalie and Ashley.

[@ajthefunkmonster4767]

BEST CHICKEN EVER! I make it every chance I get. Way easier than frying and just as good (especially the drippings)

[@semco72057]

I love the look of the baked chicken Natalie baked in the cast iron skillet and I love using my skillets and cooking such baked foods in. The baked blueberry cornbread with honey butter looks nice also and I have to try making it.

[@michelemcmurry2880]

I have a newfound love for my cast-iron skillet and will never cook chicken any other way. I adapted an intensely flavorful Indian rub to this technique with amazing results.

[@grandmaj6557]

These gals are joy ! Easy to follow recipes. Yummy 😊

[@edmundkonkolich8743]

3.5-4lb chickens & 12" cast iron pans. . . are a match made in heaven! 😁👍

[@bryanmathew2079]

Luv the Way This Women Breaks Down that Chicken.

[@hollym5873]

Love the recipes and the taste test. thanks

[@frankgerlach5059]

My Mom, a professional Chef, made honey butter back in the 1950's, She also added peanut butter for Fry Bread topping.

[@CesarSandoval024]

Fall season is here!

[@mariapezzella688]

This chicken really came out well. Delicious

[@Lolalogo]

Definitely going to try that cornbread recipe with aronia berries!

[@jamesjfisk4968]

I never heard of them. It that a local thing?

[@Lolalogo]

@@jamesjfisk4968 they're also known as chokeberries. Wildly grown in the heartland and Eastern US, but starting to reach the comercial market due to being very high in antioxidants. They're very tart though, so I wouldn't say they're enjoyable straight off bush. One of my best friends parents farms them so we get a lot whenever we help harvest and I put them into nearly everything blueberries are used in. Aronia berries make a freaking amazing wine and kombucha! But I just make pancakes, muffins, and smoothies usually.

[@crazymanbbqcompany1592]

Beautiful video Thanks for sharing Bob Cooney Salt Lake City Utah

[@jackwebb437]

I like how each part of the country makes different cornbread. I like to argue (all in fun) that southern cornbread is best.

[@KenS1267]

There is an argument?

[@1badMucker]

Are those the ones that look like pancakes?

[@jamesjfisk4968]

I like southern cornbread with a little sugar added. Most black Southerners tend to use some sugar

[@KenS1267]

@@jamesjfisk4968 Since when?

[@IslandLace]

Thanks I will be making this soon!

[@JonathanFaltas]

Evry time somone forget the oyster meat on a thigh , a fairy die somwhere.

[@melanie3k]

This is banging Cast-Iron Baked Chicken. I make it at least once a month!

[@mddell58]

If PAM type stuff is sprayed in small or large cups first, honey will come out so easy & leave the vessel 99% clean. 😁 👍

[@cmscoby]

I loved the skillet baked chicken. Easy and delicious and the jus was mind-blowing with zero extra effort (just whisk and spoon it out). Watch the time and better to use an oven thermometer otherwise the breast can risk drying out if your oven runs hot or you go even a minute past 15 min.

[@deckiedeckie]

To me.....Fried chicken like this....is the best dish in the planet!!

[@thihal123]

Yum, love the cornbread!

[@josegon685]

Great to see a young person like Natalie joining the video crew. Great segment.

[@bethgoldman2560]

Looks like I want to make this into muffins!

[@egreaves2690]

Frank's. I put that ish on EVERYTHING. My fav hands down.

[@arthurwalls9091]

BRIDGET , I have a request ; a How To of the making or replicating of the Seafood Salad that Golden Coral served a while back when I lived in Maryland .. Being there are no Golden Corrals in Delaware & haven't been to one for years I'm not even sure if they still serve it anymore , but at the time almost every restaurant served some variation & even though I realize there must be a lot of imitation s added there were ( I believe ) salad sized ( popcorn ) shrimp added also & out of all the variations tasted this seemed to be the best tasting ...I was wondering & hoping that just maybe you would research this & give us a how to make this at home version if you would please ....🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 By the way , I love your show , all of the dishes & ways you present them are great ... BTW , I think you are just beautiful , ( your hubby is one lucky guy.....💃

[@limen7679]

Doesn't your application matter when choosing a hot sauce?

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Looks wonderful. I wonder how they get perfect temp checks every single time? Maybe keep one piece in a special warming cabinet at exact temp for 30 minutes and change it in for one in pan?

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

@@sandrah7512 love watching .. Thanks guys

[@markdickson3820]

Now that I don’t live in the us, corn bread is something I miss. Cornbread looked nice but tbh, i was hoping for a great traditional corn bread recipe that I could use (tho I’d need to find subs for items I guess), especially with you talking about cast iron. Cast iron episode and you make cornbread in a cake pan?? I think the lady doing the chicken recipe is new since I didn’t recognize her, & could be nerves but chemistry between hosts wasn’t there and so often is great on atk so it was noticeable by its absence

[@tkarcher940]

rub = paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper

[@whymindsetmatters]

Uh no pepper in their mixture

[@jaunrodriguez12]

THANKS A LOT I WAS WONDERING FOR THE CORN BREAD CAN I ADD CHOCOLATE CHIP TO THE CORN BREAD MIX JUST LIKE THE BLUEBERRIES FROM JUAN

[@rosaestrada3580]

Absolutely delicious …❤❤❤

[@KENTUCKY-MAMA]

Gold @ bottom of pan a.k.a pot liquor. I'm substituting paprika for hot chili powder .

[@dirtmcgirt44]

Love the new assistant

[@jamesdiehl8690]

And you can save the back and trimmings for chicken stock!

[@HolyMess420]

I've been avoiding baking chicken and breaking down a whole one for a long time. Every time I see it I get a little bit closer to finally facing my fears, so thanks for the push. 😅 That cornbread sounds awesome. I'm gonna keep that in mind for an interesting birthday dessert. All that sweetener would leave me on the couch for the rest of the day so I suppose it deserves an occasion. 😥 Later! 💜💚

[@whymindsetmatters]

The more you do it, the better you'll get!

[@cherylmoore747]

What butter do you use?

[@jamesdiehl8690]

Yay! Let's hear it for cast iron! Yay!

[@Jupe367]

I have experienced eating all three and I find Cholula to be the best of the three. Much more spicier. Tobacco sauce is much more vinegary than Franks and Cholula.

[@jadeperri5183]

Anyone know the size of the cast iron pan she used? It’s a trade off between fitting enough for a family and being able to lift the pan.

[@jadeperri5183]

@@sandrah7512 thanks! I didn't think to look for the pan size in the reciepe link. I will check it out 😄

[@IanRob2011]

Yummy show. Thanks

[@meboy3513]

Bridget and Natalie are looking GREAT 🌹🌹

[@pierrefireball2505]

I tried this after watching this episode. it is so good, so tasty, and so juicy, amazing. Loved it, now I've got to do this when out of Covid-19 and invited friends over to taste this awesome Cast-Iron baked chicken. Natalie you are such a good teacher to us viewers, you don't overcomplicate things when you explain how to do it exactly how you do it. I hope America's Test Kitchen notices your talents and do more videos with you in the future. Thanks Natalie. I love Ashley's blueberry Cornbread idea, but I am Canadian, well from the Province of Quebec and we have 1000 different blueberry recipes here, so I must admit that I did not try it. Not Ashley's fault because some others ideas she has and I have tried are wonderful. It's just that my friends and I can make so many different desserts, sauces, or anything that may use blueberries that for me it wasn't on my list of worth trying. No offense Ashley.

[@kelvinkersey5058]

how much do you shorten the cook time for a dark pan? and a blue one or a green one or a tartan one?

[@brianjennings7644]

...wait, wait...Hi Ashley!❤

[@lbdeuce]

Louisiana is the best popular hot sauce

[@bran2145]

This chicken was great!!!

[@feltjohnson865]

Hello ladies great job

[@phyllisschapiro7894]

Try Crystal Lousiana Hot Sauce. You'll love it!!!!

[@stephencominsky2164]

Omg I was on my way to getting another tattoo and I made this easy chicken dish

[@DeborahCaldwell77]

Wonderful

[@vaughnblack4857]

Natalie is such a beauty. I love all the ladies of ATK tbh

[@karlamarx5954]

Omg honey butter 😋🤤

[@umamizaddy]

Should've baked the cornbread in the cast iron. Consistency.

[@umamizaddy]

@@sandrah7512 Not this recipe. They've also made cast iron chicken on several seasons.

[@bryangrady5661]

The guy behind them struggled to peal one onion for almost the whole demo! LOL!

[@gurtisdavis1343]

T vvt. Y ry

[@nexusSix_237]

@@gurtisdavis1343 wtf are you saying?

[@jeannem4475]

@Bryan Grady - I know! LOL!! I was watching him peel that darned onion. Even half way thru the video he only had progressed to chopped onion.

[@EastSider48215]

No, don’t take off the wingtips! They are delicious. Also, I learned how to break down a chicken from my mom, so there are three pieces you are missing: the two backs (also my favorites) and the wishbone piece. A good chicken would have also had the neck as well.

[@asalways2676]

There is a saying in Korea, "if you eat chicken 'neck' you will sing better, if you eat chicken 'wing', you will have an affair a cheat. " I need chicken necksssss

[@shawnjeffmarsteller7504]

Use those parts to make broth. Many people don't want the tips, back or neck.

[@EastSider48215]

Shawn & Jeff Marsteller: Yep, that’s a good way to use them if you don’t want to eat them. Me? Those are my favorite cuts of the bird and I call dibs on them. I will trade you all the breast meat for the backs, neck, liver, heart, and gizzard any day. Even throw in the thighs.

[@JakeLovesSteak]

That's all the bony stuff. Not much meat.

[@EastSider48215]

Wutsizface: True, not much meat on them and you have to work a bit to pick it out. But what’s there is cherce (shout out to Spencer Tracey).

[@stonechops]

Natalie: ‘Exactly.’

[@TheWicker12]

Natalie was a fantastic presenter! More from her please!

[@terribethreed8464]

Sorry but I am a strictly cast iron cornbread person. Did you ever try using cast iron for this recipe?

[@skip123davis]

crystal extra hawt!! my all time fave. love that! i buy it by the case from the factory. pacific northwest guy checking in here: and i am saying with full authority that crab cakes are THE delivery method for crystal extra hot. we have to import it from loosyanna.