Maple Rosemary Glazed Roast Chicken

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Chicken

First, preheat your oven to 375°F so that it’s ready when you need it. While the oven is warming up, take your whole chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Season it generously with kosher salt and black pepper, both inside and out.

2. Prepare Chicken in Skillet

Next, place the chicken breast-side up in a 10-inch cast-iron or ovenproof skillet. Stuff 2 to 3 rosemary sprigs into the cavity of the chicken.

3. Prepare Glaze

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Once the butter has melted, add 2 1/2 teaspoons of finely chopped rosemary and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Cook this mixture until it becomes fragrant and slightly thickened, which should take about 1 to 2 minutes.

4. Glaze Chicken

Carefully spoon the butter, rosemary, and maple syrup mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.

5. Roast Chicken

Place the skillet in the preheated oven and roast the chicken, basting it with the pan juices every 15 to 20 minutes. Continue roasting until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is glossy and golden brown, which should take about 55 to 60 minutes.

6. Rest and Serve

Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Finally, carve the chicken and serve it. Whisk any remaining juices in the skillet and pass them at the table to drizzle over the chicken.