Thanksgiving Chicken Holiday Meal: 7 Steps to Perfection
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A flavorful roasted chicken dish perfect for Thanksgiving, featuring herbs and spices for a festive meal.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil over the chicken.
- Mix salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and garlic powder, then rub over the chicken.
- Place onion, carrots, and celery in the roasting pan.
- Put the chicken on top of the vegetables.
- Roast for 1.5 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg