Description
Experience the magic of the holidays with this Holiday Roasted Chicken recipe. Imagine a succulent, golden-brown chicken, perfectly seasoned and infused with fresh herbs and zesty lemon. Each bite is a celebration of rich flavors and comforting textures, making it the centerpiece of your festive gatherings. Whether it’s Thanksgiving or a cozy winter dinner, this dish promises to create unforgettable memories with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 pounds)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon (zested and halved)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 2 large onions, quartered
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil all over and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Rub this herb blend under the skin of the chicken.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves and some extra herbs.
- Arrange carrots and onions in a roasting pan; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken on top of the vegetables in the roasting pan. Roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until juices run clear when pierced at the thigh joint.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 whole chicken (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg