It's a new year and weight loss is a common New Year's resolution. We have compiled two recipes to help you with weight loss during the holiday season, or any time of the year! The first recipe is for roasted chicken. This dish can be made in advance and stored in the fridge until it is ready to eat. Roasting chicken will leave you with moist meat that can be pulled apart by hand, which makes this meal an easy option if you are looking to lose weight!  

Healthy Roasted Chicken Recipe 

Ingredients: 

- One organic free-range whole chicken, washed and dried 

- Olive oil or cooking spray 

- Salt and pepper 

-1 tsp each of organic dried Rosemary, parsley, sage, thyme and garlic powder (can add more garlic powder if desired) 

-Half an onion, a lemon cut in half, rosemary sprigs (optional)  

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.  
2. Liberally season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. Mix the dried herbs with the garlic powder. 
4. Add enough olive oil to create a fluid mixture. 
5. Brush both sides of the chicken with the herb and garlic mixture 
6. Put the onion, lemon, and rosemary sprigs into the cavity of the chicken. 
7. Place chicken on a baking sheet that has been coated with cooking spray or olive oil.  
8. Bake for 15 minutes at high heat, then turn down oven to 350 degrees F and bake for an additional 45-60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. (approximately 20 minutes of cook time, not including the initial 15 minutes, per pound of chicken) 
9. Allow chicken to rest for five minutes before serving. Enjoy! 

Extra Tips for Cooking Roasted Chicken: 

• You can also use a rack in your baking sheet if you have one. This will help the chicken cook more evenly. 
• If you prefer the skin of the chicken to be less crispy, cover it with foil during the last 15 minutes of cooking time.   
• Save the bones for making the bone broth recipe.