Whole Roast Christmas Chicken
On Christmas day, when you’re looking to create a memorable meal for your whole family with minimal effort and maximum flavour, this easy-to-follow Christmas Roast Chicken recipe is your answer. Stuffed with fragrant herbs and citrusy oranges, slathered in a delightful blend of cinnamon and nutmeg butter, and roasted to perfection, this classic roast chicken dish embodies the essence of a festive holiday feast. With straightforward steps, it’s the best chicken recipe to put on your Christmas table, making it suitable for small families, couples, or anyone seeking a succulent and aromatic centrepiece that may even yield some delicious leftovers for later.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg whole chicken
- 1 orange halved
- 1 bunch of thyme or rosemary
- 25 g unsalted butter softened
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C Fan.
- Pat the whole surface of the chicken with a paper towel to remove extra moisture. Tie the legs together using kitchen twine. Stuff a halved orange and fresh herbs into the cavity of the chicken.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with spices. Smother the chicken all over with the butter mixture, getting as much butter under the skin as possible.
- Season with salt and pepper, place it into the roasting tin, and roast for 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Leave the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes befroe carving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 365IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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