Holiday In A Bag

Prep: 15 min Cook: 240 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A hassle-free holiday centerpiece featuring tender roasted chicken cooked in a brown paper bag, infused with lemon and aromatics, perfect for family gatherings and festive occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 5 lb. roasting chicken
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup oleo
  • dash of salt
  • dash of pepper
  • 1/2 cup oil

Instructions

  1. Rub lemon all over the chicken; add salt and pepper.
  2. Pour oil into a brown paper bag; stuff the chicken with stuffing.
  3. Place the chicken in the bag and seal.
  4. Bake at 325°F for 4 hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

270 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 25.6g 33% DV
Carbs 7.1g 3% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0.2g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9949mg 100% DV
Potassium 272.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.5mcg
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 25mg 2% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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