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Apple & Cranberry Roasted Chicken

Apple & Cranberry Roasted Chicken for Cozy Fall Dinners

This Apple & Cranberry Roasted Chicken is a must-try meal that brings the essence of fall gatherings to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole Chicken This is the star of the dish.
  • to taste Salt Essential for enhancing the chicken's natural flavors.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for enhancing the chicken's natural flavors.
For the Fruit Mixture
  • 2 pieces Apples Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work beautifully.
  • 1 cup Cranberries Fresh or dried.
For Aromatics
  • 1/2 piece Onion Sliced.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Smashed.
For the Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For brushing.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Melted.
  • 1 tablespoon Rosemary Fresh or dried.
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme Fresh or dried.
For Moisture
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider or Chicken Broth Keeps the chicken moist.

Equipment

  • Roasting Pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Basting Brush

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Generously season the chicken's exterior and cavity with salt and pepper.
  3. Stuff the chicken’s cavity with half of the diced apples, cranberries, sliced onion, and smashed garlic.
  4. In a large roasting pan, scatter the remaining apples and cranberries evenly across the bottom.
  5. Whisk together olive oil, melted butter, rosemary, and thyme. Brush this mixture over the chicken.
  6. Place the chicken on top of the arranged fruits and pour apple cider or chicken broth into the pan.
  7. Roast the chicken for about 1 hour and 20-30 minutes, basting halfway through.
  8. Let the chicken rest for approximately 10 minutes before carving.
  9. Carve the chicken and serve alongside roasted fruits, garnishing as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, pat the chicken dry before seasoning and use a meat thermometer to check doneness.

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