Maple Cranberry Roast Chicken: A Juicy Family Favorite Recipe
A delicious and juicy roast chicken with a maple cranberry glaze that is perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 95 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 tsp thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and pour the maple mixture over it.
- Add cranberries and onion around the chicken.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Maple, Cranberry, Roast, Chicken, Family, Recipe