Christmas Chicken

Okay, so I know Christmas is long past, but I still love this roasted chicken. I make it year round, switching up the vegetables depending on what's on sale or in season.


Christmas Chicken

20 baby carrots

2 small onions, quartered

1 lb red potatoes, chunked

1 orange, cut into wedges

1 3-lb chicken

Olive oil

*Holiday Rub

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. Spread vegetables and orange evenly in roasting pan. Place chicken over vegetables and drizzle with olive oil. Rub oil into and under the skin, then sprinkle with rub. Don't forget to season the cavity! Place some veggies and an orange wedge into the cavity.

3. Place the chicken into the oven. After 15 minutes, lower temp to 375. After another 15 minutes, remove the bird and flip it over. Cook another 15, then flip it back over. Return to oven for last 15 minutes. Check temperature and cook another 15 minutes if necessary.

*Holiday Rub

1 tbsp salt

1 tsp chili powder

½ tsp sugar

½ tsp ground cinnamon

1. Mix all ingredients.