Herb Roasted Chicken with Cranberry Barley Pilaf - Chicken Farmers

Ingredients

• 3 lb (1.4 kg) whole chicken
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) mustard powder
• 1 tsp (5 mL) thyme, dried
• 1 tsp (5 mL) marjoram, dried
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) pepper
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened apple juice
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
• 1/2 onion, medium, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 8 mushrooms, quartered
• 3/4 cups (175 mL) pearl barley
• 2 cups (500 mL) chicken broth
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) almonds, toasted