Roast Lemon, Maple and Cider Chicken

Chicken with flavour

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Cooking time: 1 1/2 Hours

Ingredients:

• 1 Whole free-range chicken
• 1 T Butter
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 Lemons, thinly sliced
• 4 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 Cups Apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup Maple syrup

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C.
2. Rub the chicken with butter and season with salt and pepper. Place in a roasting pan.
3. Place the lemons and garlic in the pan, then pour over the apple cider and maple syrup.
4. Roast for 1-1 1/2 hours, or until cooked through and golden brown.

**Tips**

• Serve with creamy mashed potatoes.
• You can replace the cider with verjuice for  non-alcoholic version.

Credit:

Abigail Donnelly

https://taste.co.za/recipes/