Herb-Roasted Holiday Chicken with Citrus & Rosemary

Holiday Herb Chicken

Elegant, fragrant, and simple, perfect for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

Ingredients (4 servings):

4 bone-in chicken thighs or breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 orange or lemon, sliced
3–4 rosemary sprigs
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper
Asparagus
Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Rub chicken with oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Place citrus slices, rosemary, asparagus, and garlic on a baking pan.
Add chicken over the herbs.
Roast 30–40 minutes until golden and fully cooked.

Why It’s GLP-1 Friendly:
Protein-forward, low in sugar, balanced fats, and gentle flavors that don’t overwhelm digestion.