Christmas Chicken (Perfect ROAST CHICKEN)

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat, while thighs are often less expensive.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh squeezed orange juice

💰Cheaper: orange drink

Fresh juice is healthier, while drink mixes are cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley is a common herb substitute, while spinach is more affordable.

Preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature for roasting chicken.

Prepare the chicken by seasoning it with salt and pepper.

Stuff the cavity of the chicken with orange zest, oranges, lemon, garlic head, rosemary, sage, and thyme.

Rub the outside of the chicken with butter and season with salt and pepper.

Place the chicken in a roasting pan and pour chicken stock around it.

Roast the chicken in the oven for 80 to 120 minutes, checking for doneness with a meat thermometer.

Cooking Techniques

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