Maple Cranberry Roast Chicken: A Juicy Twist on Dinner Classics
A delicious and juicy twist on the classic roast chicken, featuring a tantalizing maple cranberry glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the maple syrup, cranberries, minced garlic, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and pour the cranberry mixture over the top.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 40 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams
Keywords: Maple Cranberry Roast Chicken