Roast Chicken with Maple-Soy Glaze

Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Roast Chicken with Maple-Soy Glaze
45 min.
4
683kcal

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Looking for a show-stopping dish that will impress your family or guests? Look no further than this delectable Roast Chicken with Maple-Soy Glaze! This mouthwatering recipe combines the rich flavors of succulent roasted chicken with the sweet, sticky goodness of maple syrup and the savory notes of soy sauce. It's an enticing blend that ensures every bite is bursting with flavor.

Perfect for any meal, whether it's a cozy dinner or a festive lunch, this gluten-free recipe makes for a delightful centerpiece on your dining table. The use of fresh ingredients such as ginger, garlic, and orange adds a refreshing twist, elevating the dish beyond your average roast chicken. And with a preparation time of just 45 minutes, it’s an excellent choice for busy weeknights or special occasions alike.

Not only is this dish a treat for the taste buds, but it also offers a balanced caloric profile, making it a well-rounded option for those mindful of their diet. With a tantalizing glaze that caramelizes beautifully during roasting, every element of this dish comes together to create a visually stunning and utterly delicious meal. Prepare to savor the symphony of flavors with every bite and bring a little excitement to your culinary repertoire!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter room temperature ()
  • 4.5 pound chicken dry rinsed
  • 0.8 cup sherry dry
  • inch ginger fresh smashed
  •  garlic clove smashed
  • 0.3 cup maple syrup pure
  • 0.5  cranberry-orange relish cut into 4 pieces
  • 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce hot
  • tablespoon rice vinegar 
  • tablespoon soya sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Whisk maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and hot pepper sauce in small bowl for glaze. Simmer Sherry in small saucepan until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 3 minutes.
  3. Run hands under chicken skin to loosen; rub most of butter under skin over breast and thighs. Rub remaining butter over outside of chicken.
  4. Sprinkle cavity with salt and pepper.
  5. Place chicken in roasting pan. Squeeze some juice from each orange piece over chicken. Stuff cavity with orange pieces, ginger, and garlic. Tuck wing tips under.
  6. Pour Sherry over chicken.
  7. Roast chicken 20 minutes.
  8. Add 1/4 cup water to pan. Roast 15 minutes longer.
  9. Brush chicken with glaze. Roast chicken until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 170°F, brushing chicken with glaze every 10 minutes, about 40 minutes longer. Tilt chicken to allow juices from cavity to run into roasting pan.
  10. Transfer chicken to platter.
  11. Let stand 10 minutes (internal temperature will rise).
  12. Spoon fat from surface of pan juices.
  13. Add any remaining glaze to pan juices.
  14. Place roasting pan over 2 burners; bring sauce to boil.
  15. Serve sauce alongside chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories683kcal
Protein29%
Fat59.92%
Carbs11.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
63.5
Glycemic Load
6
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
20.222173929214%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.03mg
Catechin
0.35mg
Epicatechin
0.25mg
Hesperetin
4.64mg
Naringenin
2.68mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:682.85kcal
34.14%
Fat:42.61g
65.56%
Saturated Fat:14.16g
88.52%
Carbohydrates:17.74g
5.91%
Net Carbohydrates:17.24g
6.27%
Sugar:14.16g
15.73%
Cholesterol:198.75mg
66.25%
Sodium:485.68mg
21.12%
Alcohol:4.64g
100%
Alcohol %:1.7%
100%
Protein:46.41g
92.81%
Vitamin B3:16.98mg
84.88%
Selenium:35.75µg
51.07%
Vitamin B6:0.92mg
46.05%
Phosphorus:381.09mg
38.11%
Vitamin B2:0.57mg
33.81%
Manganese:0.62mg
31.01%
Vitamin B5:2.33mg
23.28%
Zinc:3.46mg
23.1%
Potassium:595.1mg
17%
Vitamin C:13.56mg
16.44%
Magnesium:62.48mg
15.62%
Iron:2.51mg
13.96%
Vitamin B12:0.77µg
12.85%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.22%
Vitamin A:555.63IU
11.11%
Copper:0.14mg
7.08%
Calcium:65.33mg
6.53%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.22%
Folate:21.35µg
5.34%
Vitamin K:4.38µg
4.17%
Vitamin D:0.49µg
3.27%
Fiber:0.5g
1.99%
Source:Epicurious