Whole Roasted Chicken with Sage Butter and Maple Walnut Stuffing - Chicken Farmers

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 leaves sage, fresh, chopped
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) orange zest
• 1 tsp (5 mL) hot red chili pepper flakes
• 5 lb (2.3 kg) whole chicken
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
• 1 onion(s), medium, diced
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) celery, diced
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) cranberries, fresh or dried
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) maple syrup
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) chicken broth
• 6 cups (1.5 L) French bread, cubed