This is a traditional, whole bird low-FODMAP roasted chicken recipe that can also be modified for turkey. Although simple to prepare, the taste is nothing short of marvelous. Perfect for a low-FODMAP Thanksgiving menu or the holiday season!

Check out over 600 more low-FODMAP recipes on my blog. You may also love my:
- Low-FODMAP Cranberry Sauce
- Low-FODMAP Lemon and Herb Butter Roasted Turkey
- Savory Low-FODMAP Stuffing
- Low-FODMAP Creamy Thyme Mashed Potatoes
- Low-FODMAP Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Be healthy and happy,
Rachel Pauls, MD

Marvelous Roasted Chicken with Maple and Rosemary Recipe; Gluten-free, Dairy-free

Although this recipe has not been lab tested a single serving should be low-FODMAP based on the ingredients, using FODMAP data at time of posting.
Modified from ‘Norene’s Healthy Kitchen’, Norene Gilletz, 2008.
Serves: 6
Prep time: 15 minutes,
Chill time: 1 hour, or up to 2 days
Bake time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes, plus marinating
Bake: 375 F
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, skin on (3.5 lb)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp dried rosemary, crumbled
- Optional garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs
Directions
- Rinse chicken well and pat dry with paper towels, remove entrails if necessary from cavity
- Trim fat
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika
- In small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, maple syrup and rosemary for marinade
- Mix well
- Coat chicken with marinade, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days
- Bake at 375 F uncovered for about 1 & 1/4 hours, or until golden
- Internal temperature should record 185 degrees F in deepest part of thigh when done
- Baste occasionally if desired
- Low-FODMAP drippings may be placed in gravy boat and served on side
- Garnish with fresh rosemary
- Enjoy with my Low-FODMAP Smashed Salt and Vinegar Potatoes, your favorite veggies, Savory Low-FODMAP Stuffing or Low-FODMAP Sweet Potato Casserole!

- This low-FODMAP Roasted Chicken with Maple and Rosemary is my absolute favorite Friday meal!


8 Responses
Truly Marvelous
We made this and it was AMAZING!! So juicy and just the right hint of sweet from the maple. Can’t wait to make it again.
Sandy,
Thank you SO much for your comment and stars! It is truly appreciated. Have a wonderful day 🙂
Marvellous Roasted Chicken
The best chicken I have ever made. Beyond delish!
Thank you SO much Mary, for your sweet comments! They made our day 🙂
Wow this was amazing! Thank you so much for the recipe. The whole family enjoyed!
Michelle,
How awesome to hear from you! We are thrilled that you enjoyed our meals on your special holiday 🙂
Best roast chicken ever
My goodness this was good. I marinated it for over a day. It took longest to roast than the recipe. Count be my oven. About 45 minutes more. Juicy and tender. Thanks. I cooked a free range chicken.??
Thank you so much Mary! We are happy to hear, and appreciate the feedback on the roasting time.
Have a great day!