Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 Whole Roaster Chicken
  • 1 c. Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1 c. Water or Chicken Broth

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Remove any giblets from inside the bird and discard; then place the chicken breast side down on a sturdy cutting board and get out your kitchen shears. Take your shears and carefully cut down each side of the backbone of the chicken until it's been removed. 
  • Turn the chicken over; then using the palm of your hands, gently push down on the chicken to flatten it out. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and generously brush maple syrup on top of the chicken and add 1 cup of either water or chicken broth to the bottom of the pan. (This will keep the chicken from sticking to the pan. You can also place the chicken on top of a bed of cut up vegetables like carrots, celery, onions and potatoes.)
  • Allow the chicken to cook for 30 minutes; then baste the chicken with the pan drippings. Cook for another 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 180 degrees F when you insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast near the leg and thigh. (Cooking times may vary depending on how many pounds your chicken; which is why using the thermometer is always best.)Remove the chicken from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before carving.