Maple Cranberry Roast Chicken: A Juicy Twist for Dinner
A delicious and unique twist on roast chicken featuring sweet maple and tart cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce with maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- Serve with seasonal vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg