Maple Butter Roasted Chicken
Experience the epitome of comfort food with this Maple Butter Roasted Chicken—an irresistible blend of sweet and savory flavors that will elevate your dinner table. This recipe combines a tender, juicy whole chicken with the richness of melted butter and the natural sweetness of pure maple syrup, infused with fragrant garlic, fresh rosemary, and thyme. The chicken is roasted to golden perfection alongside caramelized vegetables, creating a one-pan meal bursting with flavor. Perfectly crisp skin and an aromatic maple-butter glaze make this dish as visually stunning as it is delicious. With easy-to-follow instructions and just 20 minutes of prep, this hearty, crowd-pleasing dinner is ideal for family gatherings or a cozy night in. Don’t forget to garnish with lemon juice for a bright, zesty finish! Keywords: Maple Butter Roasted Chicken, roasted chicken recipe, maple syrup glaze, one-pan chicken dinner, easy chicken dinner recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Whole chicken
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons Pure maple syrup
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 Lemon, halved
- 4 cups Vegetables (carrots, onions, potatoes), chopped
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, ensuring the skin is as dry as possible. Place it in a large roasting pan.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the maple syrup, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and chopped thyme. Cook for 1-2 minutes, just until fragrant. Remove from heat.
Rub the chicken with the lemon halves, squeezing the juice over the chicken while doing so. Place the squeezed lemon halves inside the cavity of the chicken.
Season the chicken generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring it is evenly distributed inside and outside the bird.
Brush the chicken with half of the maple butter mixture, making sure to cover the entire surface, including under the wings and thighs.
In a mixing bowl, toss the chopped vegetables with olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a dash of black pepper. Arrange them around the chicken in the roasting pan.
Place the chicken in the oven and roast for 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and brush the chicken with more maple butter mixture.
Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue roasting for another 60 minutes, basting with the maple butter every 20 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the breast and thigh.
If the chicken skin is browning too quickly, loosely tent it with aluminum foil during the last 20-30 minutes of cooking.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. Serve the chicken with the roasted vegetables and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1761 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 115.7 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.7 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 322 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 5174 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.1 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.6 g | ||
| Protein | 47.3 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 3461 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
