Maple Roasted Chicken

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. 2

   Remove the organs from inside the chicken, then rinse and pat the chicken dry.

3. 3

   Grease a foil-lined baking sheet and place the chicken, breast-side-down, on the baking sheet.

4. 4

   Drizzle olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Roast for 30 minutes, then turn the chicken breast-side-up and insert a meat thermometer into the area between the thigh and the breast.

6. 6

   Pour maple syrup over the chicken, then season with more salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Roast for approximately 45 minutes more, until the meat thermometer registers 165 degrees.

8. 8

   Baste occasionally with additional maple syrup, if desired.

9. 9

   When chicken finishes cooking, remove it from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Carve and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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