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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Indulge in the irresistible flavors of our Roast Chicken with Maple-Soy Glaze, a dish that will elevate your dining experience to new heights. This gluten-free delight combines the savory richness of perfectly roasted chicken with a harmonious blend of sweet and savory notes. Imagine succulent chicken, golden and crispy on the outside, while the tender meat remains juicy and flavorful on the inside.

The star of this recipe is the unique glaze made from pure maple syrup and soy sauce, offering a tantalizing sweetness balanced by a hint of spice from hot pepper sauce. Each bite transports you to a world where comfort food meets gourmet flair. Infused with fresh ginger and garlic, this dish emanates a warmth that is perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner.

What’s more, this dish comes together in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. It’s not just about the taste, but also the experience of creating something beautiful and delicious in your own kitchen. Serve it with your favorite sides, and you will find this roast chicken is not only a meal but a celebration of flavors that will leave your loved ones asking for seconds. Enjoy the satisfaction of mastering this delightful recipe and savor the accolades!

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