Christmas Roast Chicken with Orange Butter

Name: Christmas Roast Chicken with Orange Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 orange (zest of); 2 tablespoons butter (softened, unsalted); olive oil or butter (for greasing the pan); 1 (4-pound) whole chicken; 2 to 3 sprigs fresh sage; 2 to 3 sprigs fresh rosemary; 2 to 3 springs fresh thyme; 2 oranges (halved); ½ teaspoon chipotle powder; ½ tablespoon garlic powder; ½ tablespoon kosher salt; ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon; ½ tablespoon ground cloves; ½ tablespoon ginger powder; 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h

This Christmas roast chicken recipe has crispy skin dusted with holiday spices, and juicy, tender meat. It's the perfect festive main dish for Christmas day!

Updated at: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:31:23 GMT