Can I cook 2 very different things at same time in the oven?

I want to bake Chicken and Chocolate Chip Muffins in an overlapping time period, at the same temperature, in separate pans, of course.

I think it saves time, oven energy, and just is more convenient because both recipes happen to require the same temperature.

Is this ok / safe to do? Is it bad to bake meat with muffins?

Will the flavours meld wierdly?

Is there a certain arrangement the trays should be in?

Notes:

The chicken is covered with tin foil with some holes forked through for steam.
I don't think this is a duplicate because it's related to 2 different types of dishes. One is an meat dish, the other is Muffins - instead of 2 baked goods.

Best Answer

It is absolutely safe to do so...

For most foods, I would say that there is no reason not to. If they are savory muffins like corn muffins to be served with the roast, I would not hesitate at all.

For sweet goods, with a high amount of butter or oil, there is some small risk of absorbing aromas. I would generally segregating strongly aromatic foods for baked goods. The foil should mitigate most of the possible transfer, but I wouldn't try it for the first time with guests.

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Quick Answer about "Can I cook 2 very different things at same time in the oven?"

If one dish calls for a roasting temp of 325°F and another calls for 375°F, you can meet in the middle and cook both at 350°F. Most ovens are usually off by about 25 degrees, so both should be fine. The exception is baked goods, which do require a specific temperature.

Can you cook multiple things in the oven at once?

Can you cook 2 or more dishes in the oven at once? Yes. Most people fret when it comes to cooking two dishes at once, but it's your oven's job to keep the internal temperature set to what you selected. It may have to work a little harder when two or more cold dishes are inserted but trust that it will do its job.

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