Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
Prep your chicken; remove the package of giblets, etc and please chicken in baking dish or pan
In a small bowl, combine the dry ingredients, but only 1/2 teaspoon of the salt
Cut up the apple and onion into large chunks, toss with the remaining salt
Stuff the chicken with the salted chunks if apple and onion, if any remaining, scatter around the chicken in the pan
Put slices of the butter underneath the skin
Rub the maple syrup over the top of the chicken
Sprinkle/rub the dry seasoning mix on the chicken
Add the chicken stock to the pan until it comes about 1/4-1/2 way up
Place the chicken in the oven, uncovered, and roast for about 2 hours
When it has reached the right/safe temperature, remove and let sit for a few minutes
Carve and serve
Please note that cooking times will vary depending on the size of the chicken and your oven.
if the skin starts to get too dark, lay a sheet of aluminum foil over the top.