Herb Roasted Chicken with Cranberry Barley Pilaf - Canadian Food Focus

Ingredients

• 3 lb whole chicken
• 2 Tbsp butter (softened)
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 1 Tbsp mustard powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried marjoram
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 2 Tbsp canola oil
• 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 8 mushrooms (quartered)
• 3/4 cup pearl barley
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup almonds (toasted, optional)