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christmas chicken dinner ideas

Christmas Chicken Dinner Ideas to Create Fond Memories

Delicious ideas for a Christmas chicken dinner.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 whole chicken (45 lbs)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 1 onion, quartered

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rub the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
  3. Stuff the cavity with lemon halves and rosemary sprigs.
  4. Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
  5. Arrange vegetables around the chicken.
  6. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  7. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  8. Serve with roasted vegetables.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer for best results.
  • Adjust cooking time based on chicken size.
  • Pair with a festive salad or side dish.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken with vegetables
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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