Description
Elevate your holiday dining experience with this succulent stuffed roast chicken, brimming with a delightful blend of tart cranberries and sweet apples. Each bite offers an explosion of flavors that will leave your guests raving. This dish not only serves as a stunning centerpiece but also promises to create cherished memories around the dinner table. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive gathering, this recipe is sure to impress without the stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole organic chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen, unsweetened)
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith, diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- In a bowl, combine sautéed onions, cranberries, apples, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Stuff the chicken cavity with the mixture without overpacking.
- Rub remaining butter over the skin; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place in a roasting pan breast side up and roast for about 1 hour and 30 minutes or until juices run clear at the thigh.
- Let rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of stuffed chicken (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg