MAPLE GLAZED ROASTED CHICKEN

What is needed:

Roasting pan

Measuring cup for liquids

Small saucepan

Large spoon

Basting brush

Ingredients:

2, 2 1/2 lb. roasting chickens split in half

one stick butter, softened

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1 Tablespoon salt

1 Tablespoon fresh ground pepper

Vegetable cooking spray

Preheat oven to 360 degrees. Rub down split chicken pieces with 1/4 cup softened butter. Salt and pepper both sides of chicken pieces. Melt remaining stick of butter. Add pure maple syrup to melted butter and stir to blend. Coat roasting pan rack with vegetable cooking spray. Place chicken pieces, skin side up, onto roasting rack. Baste chicken pieces with some of the butter and maple syrup mixture. Place roasting pan with chicken into oven uncovered. Bake for 1 - 1 1/2 hours. Baste chicken with remaining butter and maple syrup mixture every 15 minutes. Chicken should appear golden brown and glazed when done.

Serving suggestions:

This recipe is perfect for the classic Sunday dinner. Serve with steamed or roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, dinner rolls with butter, and a store bought pie.

Use leftover chicken to make a maple glazed chicken salad. Toss your favorite salad greens with bottled vinegrate salad dressing and add carrots, celery, and toasted pine nuts. Top salad with canned mandarin orange slices and shredded maple glazed chicken.