Description
A festive meal to celebrate the New Year with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, and onions)
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the chicken cavity with lemon halves and garlic.
- Place the mixed vegetables in a roasting pan and lay the chicken on top.
- Sprinkle thyme and rosemary over the chicken.
- Roast for 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Serve with a side of rice or mashed potatoes.
- Leftovers can be used for sandwiches or salads.
- Adjust herbs to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: new years meal, festive meal, chicken recipe