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Christmas Chicken

Flavorful and colorful Christmas Chicken cooks to perfection in under an hour.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 346 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 pound (1.9kg) whole chicken giblets removed
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg to taste
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 rosemary sprigs
  • 1 clementine cut in half

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
  2. Make a paste by mixing orange juice, olive oil, Italian seasoning, nutmeg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  3. Rub the paste all over the chicken, including inside the cavity.
  4. Stuff the cavity of the chicken with one half of a clementine and one sprig of rosemary.
  5. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, breast side down. Add the remaining rosemary sprig and other half of the clementine next to the chicken in the basket.
  6. Cook for 30 minutes, carefully turn the chicken over and cook for an additional 15-30 minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165 degrees F / 76 degrees C.
  7. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and allow it to rest before carving and serving.

Notes

  • Bring the chicken to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. 
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels or a kitchen towel before rubbing it with the herb paste. 
  • Use melted butter instead of oil for the herb paste.
  • Use fresh herbs and fresh citrus whenever you can. 
  • Be sure to place the chicken breast side down for the first 30 minutes of cooking. 
  • The final cooking time can be affected by the chicken's size.
  • Collect the pan juices from the bottom of the air fryer to make a flavorful gravy. 
  • Air fryers can vary, so use the cooking times as a guide, check for doneness, and adjust as needed. 
  • Let the chicken rest before using a sharp knife to slice and serve. 
  • Serve the roasted Christmas chicken with all of your favorite side dishes. 
  • There is 1 WW Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this.
  • Bring the chicken to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. 
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels or a kitchen towel before rubbing it with the herb paste. 
  • Use melted butter instead of oil for the herb paste.
  • Use fresh herbs and fresh citrus whenever you can. 
  • Be sure to place the chicken breast side down for the first 30 minutes of cooking. 
  • The final cooking time can be affected by the chicken's size.
  • Collect the pan juices from the bottom of the air fryer to make a flavorful gravy. 
  • Air fryers can vary, so use the cooking times as a guide, check for doneness, and adjust as needed. 
  • Let the chicken rest before using a sharp knife to slice and serve. 
  • Serve the roasted Christmas chicken with all of your favorite side dishes. 
  • Storage - leftover chicken can be kept in an airtight container inside the fridge for 4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • There is 1 WW Blue Plan SmartPoint in one serving of this.

Nutrition Information

Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 102mg (4%) Potassium 324mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 233IU (5%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346

% Daily Value*

Calories 346kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 102mg 4%
Potassium 324mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 233IU 5%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.