Description
A delicious and festive dish that combines tender roasted chicken with the sweet and tart flavors of apples and cranberries, perfect for any gathering or holiday celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 3 lbs)
- 2 apples, sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken: Rub the chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff chicken: Stuff the chicken cavity with sliced apples and fresh cranberries.
- Roast: Place the chicken in a roasting pan, surrounding it with additional apple slices and cranberries. Roast for 1 hour 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest: Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- Serve: Serve with roasted veggies or a salad.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked by checking the internal temperature.
- You can use different varieties of apples based on your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of a whole chicken
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg