Albany-Inspired Roast Chicken with Maple Dijon Glaze

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Juicy roast chicken brushed with a sweet and tangy maple Dijon glaze, evoking the comforting flavors near Albany-Rensselaer. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs whole chicken, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 75 min Serves 6 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse and pat dry 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs). Season inside and out with 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme to create the glaze.
  3. Step 3: Place lemon halves inside the chicken cavity. Use kitchen twine to truss the legs. Brush the entire chicken generously with half the maple Dijon glaze.
  4. Step 4: Roast chicken on a rack in a roasting pan for 1 hour 15 minutes, brushing with remaining glaze every 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden brown.
  5. Step 5: Let rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve with pan juices and enjoy the balance of sweet, tangy, and herbaceous notes.

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