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Apple Cider Glazed Roasted Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Apple Cider Glazed Roasted Chicken is a succulent and flavorful dish featuring tender, juicy chicken infused with aromatic thyme, sweet onion, and crisp apple flavors. The chicken is roasted to perfection and basted with a rich apple cider glaze that caramelizes on the skin, creating a beautifully golden and delicious crust. Perfect for a comforting dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 1 whole chicken
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Stuffing

  • 1 Granny Smith or Pink Lady apple, quartered
  • 1 small sweet onion, quartered
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme

Apple Cider Glaze

  • 3 cups apple cider

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Roasting Setup: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Grease a wire rack and set it inside a roasting pan to ensure proper air circulation and even roasting of the chicken.
  2. Reduce the Apple Cider: Bring the 3 cups of apple cider to a boil in a small saucepan. Continue cooking until it reduces down to about 1/2 cup, concentrating the flavor for the glaze.
  3. Prepare the Chicken: Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat it dry thoroughly with paper towels to help the skin crisp up during roasting.
  4. Season the Chicken Cavity: Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper inside the cavity of the chicken for internal seasoning.
  5. Stuff the Chicken: Place 2 quarters of the apple, 2 quarters of the onion, and 8 sprigs of fresh thyme inside the chicken cavity to infuse the meat with aromatic flavors as it roasts.
  6. Butter and Season the Exterior: Rub the softened butter evenly over the outside of the chicken. Then season the outside generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper for a flavorful, crispy skin.
  7. Truss the Chicken: Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine to ensure even cooking and maintain the shape during roasting.
  8. Roast the Chicken Initially: Place the chicken on the prepared wire rack inside the roasting pan. Put it in the preheated oven and roast at 450°F (232°C) for 30 minutes to start the browning process.
  9. Reduce Oven Temperature and Continue Roasting: Lower the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C). Continue roasting the chicken, basting it with the reduced apple cider glaze every 15 minutes. Roast until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F (74°C), which should take approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
  10. Broil if Necessary: If the chicken skin is not browned enough after roasting, place the chicken under the broiler for 2 to 5 minutes to crisp and brown the skin beautifully. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to accurately check the internal temperature for food safety and optimal doneness.
  • Be careful while broiling as the sugars in the cider glaze can burn quickly.
  • You can substitute fresh thyme with rosemary or sage for a different herbal profile.
  • Save the leftover apple cider glaze to drizzle over slices of the roasted chicken when serving.
  • Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes after roasting before carving to retain juices.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken
  • Calories: 410 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg

Find it online: https://emilyscook.com/apple-cider-glazed-roasted-chicken-recipe/