Maple Cranberry Roast Chicken: Juicy Comfort for Family Dinners
A delicious and comforting roast chicken recipe with maple and cranberry flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 lemon (sliced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the maple syrup, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and surround it with the cranberries and lemon slices.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Pair with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- This dish can be served with rice or potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: Maple Cranberry Roast Chicken, roast chicken, family dinners, comfort food