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.

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This recipe was a disaster. The chicken was burnt and the sauce was too sweet.


Sumit yadav
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This was the best chicken I've ever had! I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Fanele Nkululeko
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I didn't like this recipe. The chicken was tough and the sauce was bland.


Goma John
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This was an okay recipe. The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was good.


Mara Copil
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I loved this recipe. It's so simple, but the chicken is so flavorful.


Nucak k
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Yum! This chicken was so good. The maple-butter glaze was perfect.


Elizabeth Nandala
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


cook or taste
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always been a hit. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ram Krishna Shrestha
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The chicken was dry and the sauce was too runny. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but I won't be making this recipe again.


MD Hazrat ali
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The maple-butter glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I'll try it again with less maple syrup.


Mhassan Iqbal
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The maple-butter glaze was amazing and the chicken was so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


Noe Ay
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This was a great recipe. I made it last night for dinner and it was a hit. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


Hamood Habibi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfect. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


mis mis
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Fantastic recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the maple-butter glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.