Description
Cranberry Maple Roast Chicken is a show-stopping dish that combines succulent roasted chicken with a sweet and tangy glaze made from fresh cranberries and rich maple syrup. Perfect for festive occasions or family gatherings, this recipe promises to impress your guests while being easy enough for any home cook to master. The juicy chicken, infused with the vibrant flavors of orange juice and fresh rosemary, is complemented by roasted cranberries that add a pop of color and taste. Serve it on a bed of crisp lettuce leaves for an elegant presentation that will elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Remove giblets from the chicken and pat it dry.
- In a bowl, mix together 1/4 cup maple syrup, orange juice, and chopped rosemary.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in a roasting pan.
- Roast for 30 minutes; then brush generously with glaze. Continue roasting, basting every 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 1 to 1.5 hours).
- In the last 20 minutes, scatter cranberries around the chicken in the pan.
- After cooking, let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving with remaining glaze and cranberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 ounces (140g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg