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Description
A savory dish featuring roast chicken or tofu with a sweet maple glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken or 1 block of firm tofu
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken or tofu by patting it dry and placing it in a roasting pan.
- In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Brush the maple mixture evenly over the chicken or tofu.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 45 minutes for chicken or 25 minutes for tofu, basting occasionally with the glaze.
- Check for doneness and let rest before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier skin or exterior, broil for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of the chicken or thickness of the tofu.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken or 1/4 block tofu
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg