Thanksgiving Chicken & Gravy (Serves 4)

Name: Thanksgiving Chicken & Gravy (Serves 4)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: one 4-5 pound whole chicken, trimmed of excess fat and thoroughly patted try; savory herb oil (below); herb butter (below); 1 tablespoon avocado oil or high smoke point oil of choice; kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season; 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes or mini creamer potatoes; ¼ cup unsalted butter (4 tablespoons or ½ a stick), softened to room temperature; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh poultry herbs (fresh rosemary, sage, thyme); 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh poultry herbs (fresh rosemary, sage, thyme); 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ½ cup dry white wine; 1 ½ cups chicken stock or broth; optional: 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:1h 30min

Whether you’re hosting a small-scale holiday dinner or you want extra room for sides, Thanksgiving Chicken is the perfect alternative to Thanksgiving turkey! This easy oven roasted chicken is seasoned twice to yield an especially delicious, juicy, and beautifully golden brown bird worthy of any holiday dinner table: it's slathered with a simple garlicky herb butter and basted with an extra-savory herb oil as it roasts. Both components are made with generous amounts of finely chopped fresh herbs (rosemary! sage! thyme!) so the roasted chicken taste just like a classic roasted turkey dinner, while a little bit of Worcestershire in the savory herb oil adds an extra punch of rich, umami flavor. Roast it right over baby gold potatoes for a built-in schmaltzy side, then prep a creamy chicken gravy with the roasted drippings. It's a showstopping holiday table centerpiece, perfect for serving alongside your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes – no one will even miss the turkey!

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:54:00 GMT