Keto Christmas Roast Chicken
This deliciously aromatic and buttery roasted chicken makes a great Keto Christmas recipe for smaller families or those who do not wish to buy a whole turkey. Basted in an orange and herb-infused butter, this easy Christmas Keto recipe is not only packed with fats and flavor, but also considerably reduces cooking time and stress compared to preparing a whole turkey!
How to Make It
Step 1
Bring the butter to room temperature so that it is soft enough to mash. Add the softened butter to a bowl. Finely chop the rosemary and thyme. Add to the bowl along with the sage, orange juice, orange zest, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mash together to combine.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Carefully lift the chicken skin up and away from the chicken breast. Stuff 2/3 of the flavored butter under the skin and pat down, coating the breast beneath the skin. Dot the remaining butter over the outside of the chicken. Gently crush the garlic clove under your palm. Place the orange quarter, rosemary sprigs and crushed clove inside the cavity of the chicken.
Step 3
Place the chicken in a roasting tin and transfer to the oven for 1 and a quarter hours, basting halfway through with the pan juices. Cook for longer if needed until the chicken is entirely cooked through, the skin is golden, and the juices run clear. Serve alongside your favorite festive Keto sides.
Ingredients
- Chicken, Whole, Skin Eaten
3-½ pound
- Rosemary
2 sprigs
- Garlic
1 clove
- Rosemary, Fresh
1 teaspoon
- Thyme, Fresh
1 teaspoon, chopped
- Sage, Dried
1 teaspoon
- Orange Juice
1 tablespoon
- Orange Zest
1 teaspoon
- Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon
- Salt, Sea Salt
½ teaspoon
- Unsalted Butter
⅓ cup
- Orange
¼ medium
- Black Pepper
⅛ teaspoon