This Maple-Glazed Roast Chicken is a perfect blend of tender, juicy chicken with a sweet and savory maple glaze that is sure to impress your family and guests.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken about 3-4 pounds
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, melted butter, black pepper, salt, and minced garlic to create the glaze.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and brush with half of the glaze, reserving the rest for basting.
- Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, then baste with the remaining glaze and continue roasting for an additional 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 38gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 480mgSugar: 22gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 12mg