Description
A juicy roast chicken glazed with sweet and tangy cranberry juice and rich maple syrup, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the cranberry juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and let it reduce slightly for about 10 minutes.
- Place the whole chicken in a roasting pan. Brush the glaze generously over the chicken.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1.5 hours, basting the chicken with the glaze every 30 minutes.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear when pierced.
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary if desired.
Notes
For additional flavor, marinate the chicken in the glaze overnight before roasting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: roast chicken, cranberry glaze, maple syrup, family dinner, holiday recipe