Christmas Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
10 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Rest Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
655 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Christmas Chicken Recipe
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This Christmas chicken is slathered in herb butter and roasted on a bed of citrus and garlic for tons of fa-la-la-la-flavor!
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Ingredients
- 1 (4-pound) chicken whole
- 4 tablespoons butter room temperature (½ stick, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons sage from about 8 leaves, chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons thyme chopped fresh
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 1½ teaspoons orange zest (from 1 large orange)
- 2 teaspoons salt plus extra to season chicken, fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 orange quartered
- 2 lemon quartered and seeded, plural
- 2 heads garlic top ½-inch cut off to expose garlic pieces
- ½ cup white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, or Pinot Grigio, dry
- ½ cup water
Optional Garnishes
- pomegranate seeds
- Orange slices
- parsley chopped, fresh
- thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- To make the herb butter, mix the butter, sage, thyme, parsley, orange zest, 2 tsp salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Place the chicken on a cutting board, remove the giblets, and pat dry with paper towels. Tie legs together with kitchen twine (optional).
- Season the entire chicken (inside and out) with a sprinkle of salt and a bit of pepper.
- Place the chicken in an oven-safe pan or cast iron skillet. Add the quartered orange, quartered lemons, and garlic halves (facing down) to the skillet, tucked on the sides and beneath the chicken.
- Rub the entire outer chicken (top and bottom) with the herb butter and beneath any loose skin. Pour the dry white wine over the chicken and pour the water onto the bottom of the pan.
- Roast for 50 minutes uncovered before checking for doneness. Cut into the leg joint and look for the color of the juices, when done, the juices will be clear. If the juices are still pink, return to the oven for 5-10 minutes before checking again. The thickest part of the breast should register 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest in the skillet for 15 minutes before carving. Serve warm or at room temperature, and garnish with pomegranate seeds, fresh orange slices and chopped parsley.
Notes
- Storage: Store Christmas chicken cut into pieces in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Cooked whole chicken should register 165°F in the breasts and 170°F in the thighs.
- Nutritional Information does not include optional garnishes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
655kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
(47%)
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
193mg
(64%)
Sodium
1325mg
(55%)
Potassium
676mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1081IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
63mg
(70%)
Calcium
123mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 655 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 655kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 193mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 1325mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 676mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1081IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 63mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
10 reviews
Excellent
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