Description
Ideas for a fun Christmas Eve dinner that will bring joy and warmth to your holiday celebration.
Ingredients
- Roast Chicken – 1 whole (about 4-5 lbs)
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Fresh Rosemary – 2 sprigs
- Olive Oil – 1/4 cup
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Pepper – 1 teaspoon
- Green Beans – 1 lb, trimmed
- Potatoes – 2 lbs, chopped
- Butter – 2 tablespoons
- Gravy – 1 cup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub the chicken with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place rosemary inside the cavity of the chicken.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
- Arrange chopped potatoes and green beans around the chicken.
- Roast for 1.5 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- Heat the gravy in a saucepan.
Notes
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to the roasting pan.
- Serve with freshly baked bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: fun christmas eve dinner ideas