MAPLE-BUTTER ROASTED CHICKEN

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Member's Choice Wow, this is one delicious roasted chicken recipe. There is a nice mild maple sweetness and the thyme flavor infused throughout. We loved the maple herb butter. Putting the butter under the skin helps to make the chicken moist and succulent. It helps to make the skin nice and crispy too. This roasted chicken is an...

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 c unsalted butter, room temperature
3 Tbsp maple syrup
1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 bunch fresh thyme sprigs (reserve 4 sprigs for serving)
1 whole chicken, washed and dried well (3.5-4 pounds)
1 lemon, quartered
1 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix softened butter, maple syrup, and chopped thyme into a paste.
  • 2. Place chicken into a roasting pan and stuff cavity with lemon and all but the 4 sprigs of thyme.
  • 3. Loosen the skin on the chicken breast and thighs.
  • 4. Spread half of the butter mixture under the skin.
  • 5. Fold the wings under the chicken and tie the drumsticks together. Rub the remainder of the butter mixture on top of chicken that has been seasoned with salt and pepper.
  • 6. Roast the chicken until a thermometer, inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, registers 165 degrees F (approximately 1.5 hours).
  • 7. Remove chicken, cover loosely with foil and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
  • 8. Carve chicken and garnish with the remaining thyme sprigs.

909plmi0 alessandro
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Michelle Rorstrom
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Deborah Reade
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken.


Reginald Chike
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's easy to make and it looks and tastes impressive.


Osayi David
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I'm not a big fan of maple butter, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful.


Adrian Juma
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I found the sauce to be a bit too sweet for my taste.


Md Idris
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Muhammad Asad ali
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The sauce was especially a hit.


Anaya Noor (Noor)
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I followed the recipe exactly and my chicken came out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Israel Davila
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it.


Unib Khan
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Hafiz Sb
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The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Frank Business
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This maple butter roasted chicken is one of the best chicken dishes I've ever had. The chicken came out so tender and juicy, and the maple butter sauce was perfectly sweet and savory.