Chicken for Christmas! The most delicious and easy recipe for the holiday table!

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.

Rinse the chicken under cold water, dry, and remove excess fat and unnecessary parts.

In a deep bowl, combine 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp dried garlic, ground black pepper, 5-6 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp balsamic vinegar.

Cover the chicken with the marinade and refrigerate for 2 hours or more.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

Prepare a baking dish (30x22 cm) with parchment paper.

For the filling, crush 2-3 garlic cloves, and add 1 apple, 1 orange, and 1/2 lemon, along with 1 bay leaf.

Stuff the chicken with the filling and sew up the hole with culinary floss or dental floss.

Tie the legs together with kitchen string or foil.

Add 1 tsp of paprika to the remaining marinade and brush it over the chicken.

Place the chicken in the baking tray and bake for 40-50 minutes.

After 40 minutes, take the chicken out of the oven and lay out the prepared vegetables (potatoes and carrots).

Cover the chicken with foil and bake for another 40-50 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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