Autumn Harvest Roast Chicken

This Autumn Harvest Roast Chicken is a perfect dish for fall, combining the flavors of seasonal fruits and vegetables with tender and juicy roasted chicken. The marinade adds a touch of sweetness and enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken about 4-5 pounds
• 2 apples, sliced
• 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 1 red onion, cut into wedges
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Get the oven ready by heating it up to 400F 200C

Mix olive oil, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl

Arrange the sliced apples, butternut squash, and red onion around the chicken in a roasting pan

Use the marinade to coat the chicken and vegetables

Roast in an oven that has been heated up for about an hour and fifteen minutes, basting the chicken with the pan juices every so often, until it is cooked through and the vegetables are soft

Take it out of the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before cutting it

When you serve the chicken, put the caramelized fall vegetables on the side

Have fun!