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Maple Cranberry Roast Chicken

  • Author: Emmy Carter
  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Description

This Maple Cranberry Roast Chicken features tender roasted chicken coated in seasoned butter and paired with a sweet and tangy glaze made with pure maple syrup, fresh cranberries, and cranberry juice. Garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, and lemon bring delicious savory flavor to this festive main dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 organic whole chicken (about 5–10 lbs. is perfect; see Notes!)
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened (you can also use unsalted butter, if desired)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 onions, quartered (you can use white, yellow, or red)
  • 2 lemons, halved and sliced
  • 1 cup organic chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup whole cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup organic cranberry juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken by removing its packaging and any giblets from the cavity. Pat dry with paper towels and place breast-side up in a large roasting pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, extra virgin olive oil, smoked paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Add the crushed garlic and mix until evenly combined.
  3. Spread the seasoned butter mixture evenly over the chicken skin.
  4. Quarter the onions and halve and slice the lemons. Arrange them around the chicken in the roasting pan. Pour in the chicken stock.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the pure maple syrup, whole cranberries, and cranberry juice. Add the optional red pepper flakes, sea salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir gently.
  6. Preheat the oven to an appropriate whole-chicken roasting temperature. Roast the chicken, applying the maple cranberry mixture according to your roasting method and monitoring the glaze as it cooks.
  7. Continue roasting until the thickest part of the breast and the innermost part of the thigh reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), avoiding contact with the bone.
  8. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest before carving. Arrange the roasted onions, lemon pieces, and cranberries around the chicken. Spoon some of the maple cranberry mixture over the chicken or serve it alongside.

Notes

  • Chicken roasting time depends on the bird’s actual weight. Use a meat thermometer rather than relying on a fixed cooking time.
  • Fresh or frozen whole cranberries both work well.
  • Unsalted butter can replace salted butter. Adjust the additional salt to taste.
  • Red pepper flakes are optional and can be omitted for a milder flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Recipes
  • Method: Roasted
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/10
  • Calories: 650 kcal
  • Sugar: 21 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 36 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 55 g
  • Cholesterol: 190 mg

Keywords: Maple Cranberry Roast Chicken, cranberry roast chicken, maple glazed chicken, whole roasted chicken, holiday roast chicken, Christmas chicken dinner

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