Whole Roasted Chicken- Fall Comfort Foods

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: cornish hen

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Cornish hens are smaller and lower in fat, while thighs are more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar richness.

rosemary

🥗Healthier: oregano

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Oregano offers a similar flavor profile with fewer calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made at home.

Prepare seasonings: mix 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 2 tablespoons creole seasoning, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 2 tablespoons adobo all-purpose seasoning, and 1 tablespoon ground ginger.

Clean and wash the whole chicken, then spatchcock it off camera.

Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub it in, ensuring to get underneath the skin.

Spray the roasting pan with olive oil, preferably using a cast iron skillet.

Add 1/2 cup chicken broth, bell peppers, red onions, and carrots to the pan. Optionally, add potatoes.

Bake uncovered at 400°F (204°C) for 30 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the oven and baste it with the pan juices.

Return the chicken to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, then baste again.

Cook the chicken for a total of 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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