Maple Butter Roast Chicken
A flavorful roasted chicken glazed with maple butter and served with roasted vegetables for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 whole broiler-fryer chicken (3 to 3.5 pounds)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves (chopped)
- 0.5 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 small lemon (cut into 4 wedges)
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh oregano
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 pound baby potatoes (quartered)
- 1 large yellow onion (cut into 8 wedges)
- 0.5 pound broccoli florets
- 0.5 pound cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste salt and fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Prepare chicken and mix butter, maple syrup, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Loosen skin, rub half of butter mixture under skin, and the rest on top. Stuff cavity with lemon, thyme, and oregano. Tie legs and tuck wings.
- Roast chicken for 10 minutes, then add vegetables tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Reduce oven to 350°F (175°C) and roast for 1 hour 10 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let chicken rest 10-12 minutes, then carve and serve with roasted vegetables.
Notes
Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.