Description
This roast chicken recipe features a succulent whole chicken infused with fragrant rosemary and a luscious maple butter glaze. The chicken is oven-roasted to a golden-brown perfection, basting periodically to keep it moist, resulting in a flavorful dish perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 (3 1/2-pound) whole chicken
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 to 3 rosemary sprigs (for stuffing the cavity)
Maple Butter Glaze
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pat the chicken dry thoroughly and season generously with kosher salt and black pepper, both inside the cavity and on the skin. Stuff the 2 to 3 rosemary sprigs into the chicken’s cavity. Place the chicken breast-side up in a 10-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet.
- Make the maple rosemary butter: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the finely chopped rosemary and maple syrup to the butter. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the rosemary is fragrant and the mixture thickens slightly, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Glaze the chicken: Spoon all of the maple rosemary butter mixture evenly over the chicken, making sure the entire surface is coated. It’s okay if some of the glaze pools at the bottom of the pan.
- Roast the chicken: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and roast the chicken. Every 15 to 20 minutes, baste the chicken with the pan juices to keep it moist and glossy. Continue roasting until the chicken skin is golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F, approximately 55 to 60 minutes.
- Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and baste once more if desired. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving to let the juices redistribute. Whisk the remaining pan juices and serve alongside the carved chicken.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is safely cooked to 165°F internal temperature.
- Basting helps keep the chicken skin moist and flavorful while roasting.
- Letting the chicken rest after roasting ensures juicier meat when carved.
- Feel free to adjust rosemary amount based on your preference for herb flavor.
- If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, use any ovenproof roasting pan or baking dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 to 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: roast chicken, maple butter chicken, rosemary chicken, easy roast chicken, maple syrup chicken, oven roasted chicken
