Description
A delicious Thanksgiving chicken recipe that brings joy to your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cups of mixed vegetables (carrots, potatoes, and onions)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan surrounded by mixed vegetables.
- Roast for 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for best results.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- 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: 100mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving chicken, holiday chicken, roasted chicken