Description
A comforting roasted chicken dish infused with apples and cranberries, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 pounds)
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (or dried, reduced sugar)
- 2 large apples, cored and quartered (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (rosemary and thyme) for flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse and pat the chicken dry, season the cavity with salt and pepper.
- Mix olive oil, minced garlic, and honey in a small bowl and rub over the chicken.
- Spread onion, apple quarters, and cranberries around the chicken in a roasting pan, tuck in fresh herbs.
- Roast in the oven for approximately 75 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), basting halfway through.
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with the cranberries and apples on a platter.
Notes
For extra crispy skin, leave the chicken uncovered in the refrigerator for a few hours before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: apple, cranberry, roasted chicken, weeknight dinner, comfort food, family meal