Description
A festive and flavorful chicken dish perfect for Christmas celebrations. Juicy and well-seasoned, it’s a crowd-pleaser for holiday dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 onion, quartered
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, and rosemary in a small bowl.
- Season the chicken evenly with the spice mix, including inside the cavity.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, garlic cloves, and onion.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan, breast-side up.
- Roast for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Baste the chicken with pan juices halfway through cooking for extra flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Christmas chicken, holiday chicken, roasted chicken, festive dinner