BEST Ever Juicy Bake Chicken Recipe | A great alternative to turkey for a Christmas Dinner

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often less expensive and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed Italian seasoning

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth can be lower in calories and cost.

Start by making herby butter with 1.5 sticks of salted butter and mix in onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, creole seasoning, and adobo seasoning.

Add sage, thyme, rosemary, and about 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.

Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.

Remove the backbone of the chicken using a sharp knife to allow it to cook faster and more evenly.

Pat the inside of the chicken dry and press it flat after removing the backbone.

Insert the herby butter mixture into the breast and thighs of the chicken, spreading it around for even flavor.

Place lemon slices at the bottom of the roasting pan and put the chicken on top.

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour over the chicken to help thicken the gravy.

Cover the chicken with a cheesecloth and baste it every 20 minutes while baking.

Bake the chicken at 350°F for about 50 minutes to an hour.

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