Festive Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Festive Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 5 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided; 1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 medium apples, peeled and cubed; 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1 cup unsweetened apple juice; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup honey

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, softened
5 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium apples, peeled and cubed
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup honey

1
In a small bowl, combine butter and 3 teaspoons rosemary. Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan; tie drumsticks together with kitchen string. Rub butter mixture over chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the apples, onion, cranberries, 3/4 cup broth, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and 1 teaspoon rosemary; place around chicken.
2
Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 1 hour. Pour apple juice over chicken. Bake 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 180u00b0, basting every 30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before carving chicken.
3
Pour drippings and apple mixture into a blender; skim fat. Cover and process until blended. Transfer to a large saucepan. Stir in the vinegar, honey and remaining broth and rosemary; heat through. Serve with chicken.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, softened, 5 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided, 1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Festive Roast Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Festive Roast Chicken

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