Roasted Chicken with Maple Walnut Glaze

1 whole roasting chicken (about 6 1/2 lbs)
salt and pepper
1 c walnut halves, chopped coarsely
1 stick butter
1/2 c maple syrup

Place chicken in a roasting pan and season with salt and pepper. Place pan on center rack of oven and roast 15 minutes at 450 degrees. Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Roast until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer from oven to serving platter.

Heat saute pan over medium heat; add walnuts. Stir, toasting until lightly brown, 3-4 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Add butter to pan and melt. Remove from heat and stir in syrup. Pour over chicken. Serve extra glaze on the side.

NOTES
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