WHOLE CHICKEN ON THE NINJA FOODI XL GRILL! Will it fit? | Ninja Foodi XL Grill Recipes!

[@MixedRace1]

New here. Just got my Ninja XL. I’m using all your tips!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on! Welcome!

[@scottgeelmuyden6210]

CJ good video. I have been watching a few of your videos since I purchased the Ninja XL grill. I am sorry to see that your whole chicken didn't come out as planned. I cooked a whole chicken weighing 3.99 lb successfuly tonight with out any issues. I used the air crisper tray and placed my chicken inside. The air crisper tray sits deep in the the pan. I used the thermometer throughout the entire cooking process. I ordered the roasting insert but I had not received it so I decided to use the crisper tray instead which worked out perfectly. The entire chicken was cooked to perfection. There was no touching of any kind at the top of the bird. I definitely plan on roasting more chicken in the near future. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey thanks brother!

[@bflgroupieninja4370]

CJ, another awesome, honest review on cooking a whole chicken. Really appreciate your insight on use of the grill, and recommendations on different kitchen tools and spices you like to use. I agree, cutting up the chicken will still allow for cooking an entire chicken.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you! Appreciate it!

[@junebugknightknight5976]

U bont have to cut the chicken up grab it and break the back... have fun with the foodi ninja xL....

[@carlo1132]

Your the man, thanks for giving me XL options, had filets Sunday they were great.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Very cool! Cheers!

[@Itzcatherinej]

I so appreciate your tutorial is. I just love my Ninja Foodi 5 in 1🥰 I'm going to do a full chicken today.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Very cool! Thanks for watching!

[@bearscapo1]

Does it taste like you cooked it on a grill

[@CookingWithCJ]

Bearscapo23 I liken it to cooking on a gas grill.

[@AutisticAwakeActivist]

Attempting this now we use uk temp so is on 75 degrees.late dinner tonight from uk. I put my own mix and used vegetable oil spray I had to put the chicken in the bottom as it wouldn’t fit so may turn it a bit to ensure bottom is done I set it up roast 45mins it was 1.8kg

[@englishguineasjb]

Hi cj What's the make of your knife you use in the video, looks good. Thanks john in Enhland

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey John! It’s Dalstrong. There’s a link in the video description to their website.

[@englishguineasjb]

@@CookingWithCJ Thanks CJ, love your channel

[@CookingWithCJ]

Learn more or purchase the New Ninja Foodi XL Grill click here: ninjakitchen.pxf.io/m9jm7

[@MegaCarmen1961]

Cual es mejor

[@CookingWithCJ]

Carmen1961 XL es mejor para asar a la parrilla, original es mejor para todo lo demas. Gracias

[@MegaCarmen1961]

Muchas gracias porque el original cocina y dora mejor q el xl

[@CookingWithCJ]

Carmen1961 el original tiene más espacio para freír y hornear. Sartén más profunda.

[@MegaCarmen1961]

Cooking With CJ ok pero en cocinar y hornear los alimentos son iguales muchas gracias y muy buen video y explicación

[@sandradavis4359]

Thanks for your review..

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!

[@lindavip]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm trying to decide between the reg ninja grill or grill xl. This helps

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!

[@COOKINGWITHDOUG]

looking good bro!!!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks brother! Cheers

[@BongHitsWithRitch]

Thanks for this that seasoning in my screen would have driven me nuts. I just got mine yesterday. I did your wings last night first time using and they were right on.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Very cool. Thank you

[@ge0rge3boy81]

I’ve just ordered the Instant Versazone (option of 1 huge or 2 smaller trays for airfying in the same machine). I’m hoping the size will be perfect for a whole chicken and other cuts of meat. 33W x 25D x 10High as one basket.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Cool, let me know how they work.

[@davidmericle1125]

Im a little disappointed that Ninja didn't help the depth of the original one and just name it bigger. But anyways thanks for the update CJ keep on keeping on I'll see you on the next one!

[@carlo1132]

I have had the XL for a few months, I think Ninja didnt want to take away from the pressure cooker/crisper sales, I agree it should have been deeper though.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks brother! I think this was solely designed for more grill space.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Makes sense Carl.

[@scottmarzen9280]

I agree. They actually reduced the depth on the xl. Not much of an upgrade imo. I bought the original and love it!! I would have bought xl if they had at least the same depth.

[@suedonnenwirth3269]

I got the XL, I wanted more cooking space than the depth. I guess buyer should do research and figure what kind of cooking they would prefer I guess. I love mine, have not been dissatisfied.

[@bzcooks4220]

Nice cook man. you make me wanna get myself a ninja foodie XL

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks bro! Can’t go wrong with it! Especially when it’s 115 in the IE! Lol

[@bzcooks4220]

Gonna be doing a spatchcock video this thurs, lol. Just finished editing it.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Nice! I’ll be tuned in.

[@cdawgRJ]

I’m so happy I came across your KZbin channel! Awesome videos!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey thank you!

[@leecoiner3293]

Thanks CJ, this was really helpful. Exactly what I was hoping to see!

[@CookingWithCJ]

You are welcome! Thank you!

[@Dee-rg9yb]

Thanks for showing this!

[@CookingWithCJ]

You’re welcome!

[@Madminute1968]

CJ, as usual excellent job, to bad the depth of the pan is too shallow, I think I'll have to split the chicken so it doesn't touch the screen, but that's no big deal.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yeah I agree. I’m sure it’ll be good. Thanks for watching!

[@starmc26]

Maybe add a sheet of HD tinfoil on top of the chicken as a makeshift heat shield.

[@JacK-qn4zh]

That looks good!!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!

[@antoinebusby7183]

How do you keep the inside of your unit’s lid so clean?

[@donnawatts1031]

My Ninja didn’t come with a temp Probe, what cooking temperature gauge do you recommend, enjoyed your video, first time watching

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you! I would get the TempSpike Bluetooth thermometer. Here is a link to my page to check it out. buythermopro.com/cookwithcj-isale/

[@cathymerrill6474]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. By the way where did you get the black tray?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you! I get them from amazon. amzn.to/2PMgZWV

[@MsBCC5]

So happy I found your video. I just got my 6 in 1 and needed some direction, so Thank you. I tried the link to the cutting board you posted in one of the comments but it didn't work can you provide the name of the board and knifes? I subscribed and look forward to seeing more.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey thank you! Here are the links for the knives and cutting board: To purchase any of my Dalstrong Knives click this link for 10% off your order. dalstrong.com/?rfsn=4078937.d1b6297 To purchase you own Hailey Home custom cutting board click this link. Enter code COOKINGWITHCJ at checkout for 15% off your order. www.haileyhome.com?p=B12Sq7Du8

[@cathrinegordon8337]

Just spatchcock your chicken and it will do perfectly well in the XL! I just did one and WOWZA!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Definitely!

[@bobbicatton]

So strange that Ninja didn't make the XL deeper, but not a deal breaker for me. Nice demonstration you did here.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks much! I really think they just make this one for the grilling fans.

[@bobbicatton]

Cooking With CJ I agree, and your review will make that clear to potential buyers, so they can make the right decision. The latest and greatest might not be for everyone. Love your channel!

[@kristialemazkour4472]

Spatchcock or halving works super well!!

[@majestya1357]

Definitely should've spatchcocked it.

[@TheNinjek]

Thank you for this video! I just wanted to ask: is it possible to cook without using the thermometer? Or will it always ask me to insert that on the meat?

[@CookingWithCJ]

You can cook without the thermometer. I actually prefer not to use it. I’ve just used it in a few videos just to demonstrate it. Thanks for watching!

[@TheNinjek]

@@CookingWithCJ Great! Yes that's what I was thinking. Eventually I might prefer not to use it. After cooking the same thing a few times, I'll probably be able to guess just by the minutes 😀 Thanks again!

[@tamatharountree]

Love my new Ninja foodi smart xl is there a way to cook rice?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Sorry no. I’ve only done fried rice, but used cooked rice for it.

[@Itzcatherinej]

Looking forward to your next idea

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!

[@jelucero1]

Where do you get your trays that you use to put your meats & chicken?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Here you go. Get them on Amazon. amzn.to/2qqiNfl

[@jelucero1]

Cooking With CJ thanks but I just went to get them & it says they are unavailable & don’t know when they will be.

[@CookingWithCJ]

jelucero1 ok try this one. Says only two left. amzn.to/3gVmI8Y

[@jelucero1]

Cooking With CJ I did find some other ones similar. Thanks

[@jelucero1]

Cooking With CJ yes that’s what I ordered.

[@kfernandez314]

How do you keep your ninja foodi so clean inside?! I clean mine after every use but stuff is still sticking a little to the top and the screen has some color lol

[@CookingWithCJ]

I use that Dawn power wash and a hot wet sponge for the insides. But the screen I use oven cleaner on. An hour with oven cleaner, the screen shines right up.

[@deedratheriot6807]

Great job

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!

[@bearscapo1]

I'm definitely going to get the old version its better a game changer

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on.

[@OhSheila25]

I think you could turn the roasting rack over so the handles are up

[@Terri_Hugs]

I have a question. I'm getting ready to buy the Ninja...I looking for input. Would you buy the new Ninja Foodi Grill or the older deeper one?

[@CookingWithCJ]

If you use the grill more than anything, then get the XL. If you use all the other features more, then go with the original.

[@Terri_Hugs]

@@CookingWithCJ Thank you

[@steventaylor677]

Where do you get all your seasoning from I would like to try them

[@CookingWithCJ]

I usually put the websites for the seasonings I use in the video description.

[@steventaylor677]

Cooking With CJ ok thank you 🙏🏽

[@DJ-SPARKY-REACH-ON-AIR]

Good afternoon from the UK I don't know this I would have personally spatchcock the chicken and then lightning seasoned it with rapeseed oil and a little bit of season not too much at the beginning but if you want to over seasoning it then cover in rapeseed oil and then put it in a seal bag with your season of your choice that's the way we do it in them oven.

[@CookingWithCJ]

I normally would have spatchcocked the chicken. But I had people requesting if the could do a whole bird without spatchcocking it. So it was more to show what happens when you try to cook the whole bird at once. Thanks for watching

[@timlance4603]

Just what I thought, thanks for the demo.

[@CookingWithCJ]

All good! Thanks Tim!

[@jhingbangayan762]

Thanks again CJ❤️ for delivering good video for us. That bird still tender juice.

[@CookingWithCJ]

You are welcome! Cheers

[@gizmo4774]

What's a size is the chicken please. 5lb?

[@CookingWithCJ]

I think it was 5-6 lbs

[@Casaaventura]

I wonder if you spatchcock the chicken if it would fit better 🤔

[@CookingWithCJ]

Definitely

[@preachffxi]

Where you get that red prep tray ... Name of tray

[@CookingWithCJ]

Here you go: BBQ Prep trays: amzn.to/2qqiNfl

[@Raje617]

Another great video. Sorry about not wishing you a Merry Christmas yesterday. My thoughts were apparently on your food. 😆 This looks delish. I agree about the Dalstrong's, they are sharp. I have the steak knives, straight edged. But my chef knife I went with the Mac mth80. Evil razor blade on those. 😉

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey thank you! Merry Christmas!

[@Raje617]

@@CookingWithCJ Most welcome. 😊🎄🎅🏼👩‍🍳

[@cindydotson-thompson717]

Love it

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@CookingwithStephennJacklyn]

Well Spatchcock is definitely the way to go or maybe a Cornish Game Hen may work just a thought 🤔. Thanks for do the test though. Take care my brother. Cheers!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Definitely spatchcock! Thanks brother!

[@daddydutchbbq]

Look at Boo go ! 23k ! Congrats Brother! Hey, I gotta say, great honest review. I do agree that spatchcock is the way to go for very even cooking ! Good looking meat off of that yard bird! The juice on that cutting board ! I need to send Dalstrong a bonus for cutting you !...lol !

[@CookingWithCJ]

Lol! So mean! But I still love ya Dutch! Cheers

[@sdenomy04]

Which Dalstrong knife were you using? It looks like the 7”

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yes that’s it.

[@m0tek]

I love your stuff , Do you think XL is a "Big" upgrade from the Regular Ninja Grill (Older version),How much do you use the temp etc ("Autocook") , Thanks !

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey thank you! For me it’s great for the bigger grill. But it’s not a huge upgrade. I don’t really care for the auto cook. I’d rather keep track of it on my own.

[@wendywilson562]

Wow looks yummy. 🤩

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!

[@TheColdest247]

Not a deal breaker for me as I can't wait to get mine as soon as they decide to ship it out to me.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Very cool. Thanks for watching

[@florvarela3405]

Mr. CJ, According to you which one is better the XL or the regular grill?? I cant seem to choose one and I can't use both. Thank you for the videos. Also if I did half a chicken would that work?

[@CookingWithCJ]

This is what I’m telling people, if you grill a lot, then get the XL. If you use all the other functions more, then get the original. If you spatchcock the chicken a whole one will fit. Thanks for watching!

[@florvarela3405]

@@CookingWithCJ thank you 😊 I went and bought the regular and omgosh it's amazing! I made some salmon and it was super juicy. But now I have a question and can't seem to find the answer... is the grill supposed to make a clicking noise when on the bake setting?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Flor Varela I don’t think so. I don’t remember hearing any clicking on mine. Sorry

[@florvarela3405]

@@CookingWithCJ thank you. It makes me wonder because I just bought it today 🙃

[@onyabeia832]

I did the whole chiken but it was a 1.4 kg and it was fine, no touching and really good

[@CookingWithCJ]

That's great!

[@josefinafeliciano5629]

Solo hiciste el sazon un solo size que paso con la parte de abajo k no lo sazonaste

[@leticiaalaniz2446]

you can turn that little grill over so that the legs/stands sits flat and chicken on top

[@rdalin]

The extra surface area is good if you're cooking steaks or burgers, but it's a bit limited if it can't cook a whole chicken.

[@CookingWithCJ]

You can cook a whole chicken, it just needs to be spatchcocked. Which is the way I prefer to do whole chickens no matter how much room I have. Thanks for watching!

[@rdalin]

@@CookingWithCJ I'm usually just too lazy to do that. In any case, I prefer cooking thighs and wings to a whole chicken. Thanks for replying, CJ.

[@patcanning7668]

Are you able to remove the splatter screen to clean?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yes you are. Pretty easy to do. I use oven cleaner to clean the screen.

[@patcanning7668]

How do you remove it?

[@CookingWithCJ]

There is a tab that you push on it and pull the screen down.

[@patcanning7668]

Thank you so much CJ! I saw the tab but was afraid to pull or push it too hard for fear of breaking it😀. Another question, do you find the XL grill runs louder than the original? Also, my meat probe isn’t all that accurate to my liking. I bought a instant read digital thermometer too. Thanks again for your help.

[@tompride7800]

Never thought of cooking whole chicken i cut it up when I cooked it

[@Marios_Life_]

Bro. Never seen you before but your into “I’m about food and drinking” made me subscribe. Keep up the good work brother!!! Great vids!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on! Welcome to the crew!

[@wudchk]

Good looking chicken, CJ! How about some beef stew? Oh how that sounds delicious!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks brother! Not sure about how to do the stew on there, but I’ll think on it.

[@wudchk]

@@CookingWithCJ good point 😂 just some weird craving I have today

[@meatthecookk.2227]

Love you intro brother and was definitely an interesting cook. I used to have a ninja but didn't have enough space for me but looks like this one is a bit larger.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yeah a bit larger. Thanks for watching!

[@edwardthompson3804]

I like to do roast like a bottom round,rump, or like a pork loin I dont think it will work in this model

[@scottmarzen9280]

I decided with buy the original and love it so far!!!. They should have made the xl with the same depth. With xl, you gain some grill space but lose the depth. For us, that was the deal breaker.

[@CookingWithCJ]

I’m with ya! I’ve shared that with Ninja for sure.

[@cindyray2011]

Just subscribe and ordered a knife for my future steaks on the ninja xl. Had to order different knife since the one you have is sold out :(.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Oh no. Hey they’re all awesome though! Thanks much!!

[@stephanieholmes8494]

it cooks faster when you do it that way anyway

[@CookingWithCJ]

Agree again!

[@EpicConspiracy]

If someone really wants to cook a whole Chicken they really should get a Nuwave Oven. It’s the god of cooking whole chickens and even turkeys. Even the original Ninja Grill doesn’t circulate the heat well for whole chickens. It dries the top out.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks for the tip on the NuWave. I had the 10qt Brio and loved it.

[@BanStalker]

BTW same day i bought ninja you received new xl one. 😆 Still i don't sure if it was my mistake to buy older model or not. 🤪 Especially that i was buying the last model by local supp. 😆. You are the one who's food from ninja not looking burned out. 👍🏻

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks mush! Appreciate ya watching!

[@foodformen3170]

Well, you could try the rack upside down, but there was still a clearance issue. Is there room to spatchcock the chicken?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yeah there is. That would be the only way I’ll do it going forward.

[@junebugknightknight5976]

You can cook a hole chicken in the ninja foodie xL pro just break the back bone on the chicken it will flatten out......

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yep, did a video on that too.

[@jlau5634]

Dry brine with kosher salt all over and let sit for an hour or more. Then before roasting, sprinkle seasoning all over. Temp probe in breast. Roast 350F 4lb bird was a little too big and touched the screen.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yep, just a hair too big. Spatchcocking is the way to go with the XL.

[@jojocatsmummy]

That is looking complicated😄I prefer air fry option 180 degrees

[@gailwatland2553]

Maybe turn the rack upside down ?

[@gailwatland2553]

Round silver tray is what meant :)

[@layah28]

Maybe Cornish Hens would be better???

[@CookingWithCJ]

Definitely! But I wanted to demonstrate on a whole chicken.

[@edwardthompson3804]

Ot deep enough was going to buy.

[@AutisticAwakeActivist]

Will just do more time if it’s not cooked properly

[@donnarodgers6772]

Great

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank yiu

[@trooperthatsall5250]

Comments asked if I can "cook a whole chicken" you gotta go bigger, Turkey my man, Turkey.. We ain't gonna stop until we get to Ostrich.. ~Trooper

[@CookingWithCJ]

HA!! We’ll work on the turkey in a month or two! Thanks for watching! Cheers

[@trooperthatsall5250]

@@CookingWithCJ Challenge Accepted -- nice one. ~trooper

[@greggmagner2869]

Try Cornish hens

[@MRBTiger]

I'm going to buy cj knifes

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey thanks!

[@thestarvingpigbbq9601]

Guess I will have to settle with doing Cornish hens instead.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yep yep! Thanks

[@ronschneiberg5793]

I think this was an engineering disaster, on this one, it should have been deeper, the shape, is great, but could have made it wider and longer, that's what customer's want, and would have been a great selling point, I'll stick with my Ninja Foodi Pro Grill, and it's still the best thing on the market!

[@CookingWithCJ]

All good. Love my original too.

[@williamgreen5649]

Next time spatchcock chicken

[@CookingWithCJ]

William Green yep! Just left it whole for everyone that asked about it. Normally would only spatchcock it.

[@williamgreen5649]

@@CookingWithCJ I just got that knife that you said sliced you up... lol... wish me luck

[@larrydukes1447]

I tryed the grill sucks! You make it look good!

[@Itzcatherinej]

My meat came out so dry on the grill. I'm doing something wrong 😕

[@EpicConspiracy]

Catherine Dowling everything cooks way faster than you think it will. Do not use propane grill times. Steaks burgers chicken will rarely ever take more than 6-10 minutes. You’ll figure out the times better more you use it.

[@strongsadventures]

I was wondering if it was touching the top or not . Well I guess it was. I might have to buy some of those knives because well Strong is in their name LOL. Thanks CJ

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hells ya! Lol! Thanks Billy!

[@Wedow12]

You should have spatchcocked the chicken so the skin wouldn’t burn.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Normally I would have. But wanted to demonstrate what happens if you don’t.

[@elinasi1727]

Cut the chicken at the ribs and then spread it with a schnitzel hammer. Should work fine..

[@CookingWithCJ]

Usually that is how I do it, but people requested to see if it fit whole or not.

[@elinasi1727]

Thx for the reply CJ. Also check "chicken tabaka". It is a Georgian recipe. They press the chicken there with a heavy metal..

[@winkpinky1445]

I wondered what happened to your thumb! Poor finger

[@CookingWithCJ]

My knives are too sharpe. Lol

[@stephanieholmes8494]

just spatchcok it

[@CookingWithCJ]

I agree

[@nelsonmorales6157]

depends on the size of the chicken? LOL

[@CookingWithCJ]

Lol

[@aleciabruce2760]

Very good video just wish you would have taken the back bone out. It would have been beautiful

[@CookingWithCJ]

Alecia Bruce hey thanks. Yeah, would normally cut it out and spatchcock it. But I wanted to show the capacity of the new grill. Thanks for watching.

[@clarenceamis-mdh-8138]

Naw ribs look so much better i'll take my chicken in a rotisserie

[@narcism71]

That's one ugly bird C.J , I also seriously doubt that this XL will reach 510F wich is a friggin must in order 2 cook nice perfect steak . The old one clearly is the better and smarter one.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Well, I’m getting some tomahawks on there today. We’ll find out. Thanks for watching.

[@juanramos6573]

I cut out the back bone.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Definitely