Thanksgiving Chicken Recipe
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This oven-roasted, garlic-herb Thanksgiving Chicken recipe, served with a delicious gravy, is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner!
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Ingredients
- 5 pound chicken whole
- ¼ cup butter room temperature (½ stick, unsalted
- ¼ cup olive oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons thyme chopped fresh
- 2 tablespoons sage chopped, fresh
- 2 teaspoons rosemary chopped, fresh
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
For the Gravy
- Pan drippings from your chicken
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups chicken broth low-sodium
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Pat the chicken dry. Tie the legs together with butcher's twine.
- In a medium bowl, mix the butter, 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper together.
- Loosen the skin on the breast of the chicken. Spread the mixture under the chicken breast skin and all over the chicken.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the bottom of a 12-inch cast iron skillet. Place the chicken in the skillet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Baste 2-3 times while cooking.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Leave the pan drippings in the skillet.
- Place the pan on medium heat. Whisk in the flour until combined. Cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly, until browned.
- While whisking, pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with your roast chicken and enjoy.
Notes
- Storage: Store Thanksgiving chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
567kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
156mg
(52%)
Sodium
825mg
(34%)
Potassium
420mg
(9%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
524IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 567 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 567kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 825mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 420mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 524IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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