Description

This festive apple and cranberry roasted chicken combines sweet-tart fruit with savory herbs for a stunning holiday centerpiece. It’s simple, Whole30-friendly, and perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

4–5 lb whole chicken, organic

2 medium apples, cored and sliced

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

1 large onion, sliced

3 tbsp olive oil or ghee

2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 lemon, halved

1½ tsp sea salt

½ tsp ground black pepper

1 tbsp dry onion soup mix (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and pat chicken dry.

2. Rub chicken with olive oil or ghee, then season with salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary.

3. Squeeze half the lemon over chicken and place remaining lemon and a few apple slices inside cavity.

4. Arrange apples, cranberries, and onions around chicken in roasting pan and drizzle with oil.

5. Roast uncovered for 85–95 minutes, basting halfway, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

6. If skin browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.

7. Let chicken rest 12–15 minutes before carving and serve with roasted fruit.

8. Spoon pan juices over slices and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Category: main course
Method: roasting
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 10
Sodium: 500
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 4
Protein: 35
Cholesterol: 100

Keywords: apple cranberry chicken, holiday chicken, christmas chicken recipe, whole30 chicken, roasted chicken, holiday roast