Description
Succulent roasted chicken with apple and cranberry glaze brings Mediterranean warmth to your dining table. Elegant seasonal ingredients blend perfectly, creating a memorable meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 whole chicken
Fruits:
- 1 apple, cored and sliced
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) dried cranberries
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) dried rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 375°F, ensuring an even cooking environment for the roasted chicken.
- Generously coat the entire chicken with a blend of salt, freshly ground black pepper, aromatic thyme, and fragrant rosemary, massaging the herbs into the skin for maximum flavor infusion.
- Create a delectable stuffing by carefully filling the chicken’s cavity with thinly sliced crisp apples and tangy dried cranberries, which will impart moisture and subtle sweetness during roasting.
- Transfer the seasoned chicken to a sturdy roasting pan, then delicately drizzle high-quality olive oil over the surface to promote golden, crispy skin.
- Carefully place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and cook for approximately 1 to 1½ hours, monitoring the internal temperature to ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked and reaches a safe 165°F.
- Once removed from the oven, allow the chicken to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes, enabling the juices to redistribute throughout the meat and ensuring a succulent, tender result.
- Carve the chicken with precision, arranging the pieces on a serving platter, and present the aromatic, herb-infused roasted chicken to eager diners.
Notes
- Choose organic, free-range chicken for richer flavor and more tender meat.
- Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning to ensure crispy, golden-brown skin that seals in juices.
- Truss the chicken with kitchen twine to help it cook evenly and maintain a beautiful shape during roasting.
- For a gluten-free and low-carb option, swap dried cranberries with fresh pomegranate seeds or chopped fresh herbs for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg