Handwritten Herb-Roasted Chicken with Apricot Glaze

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A savory roasted chicken infused with fresh herbs and finished with a sweet apricot glaze that celebrates the charm of traditional handwritten recipes. This Mediterranean-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs whole chicken, fresh rosemary sprigs, fresh thyme sprigs 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: 55 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Pat the 4 lbs whole chicken dry and rub it inside and out with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Stuff the chicken cavity with 3 sprigs fresh rosemary and 3 sprigs fresh thyme, along with 4 minced garlic cloves for aromatic flavor.
  3. Step 3: Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting pan and roast for 45 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices, until the skin is golden and crisp.
  4. Step 4: While the chicken roasts, whisk together 1/3 cup apricot jam, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 2 tbsp water in a small saucepan over medium heat until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Brush the apricot glaze over the chicken during the last 10 minutes of roasting to create a shiny, flavorful coating.
  6. Step 6: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.

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