HOW TO MAKE CHRISTMAS ROAST |CHRISTMAS ROAST CHICKEN |CHRISTMAS RECIPES|ROAST CARROTS|ROAST POTATOES

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

whole chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are less expensive and still flavorful.

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

Rub olive oil all over the chicken.

Season generously with salt and black pepper inside and out.

Stuff the cavity with garlic and lemon halves.

Place the chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up.

Arrange chopped onion, carrots, and celery around the chicken.

Pour chicken broth into the pan to keep the vegetables moist.

Dot the chicken with butter and sprinkle with paprika.

Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Baste the chicken with pan juices halfway through cooking.

Let the chicken rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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