Festive Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Cranberry-Orange Holiday Glaze
Delight in the flavors of the holidays with this Festive Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Cranberry-Orange Holiday Glaze. This stunning centerpiece is not only visually appealing but also boasts a delightful balance of savory and sweet, thanks to its luscious glaze made from fresh cranberries and zesty oranges. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s celebrations, this dish will impress your guests and elevate your festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3.54 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- ⅓ cup honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse the chicken, pat dry, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and honey for the glaze.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- During the last 20 minutes of roasting, brush the chicken generously with the glaze.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with remaining glaze drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg