Espresso and Lime

0 Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 30 minutes
1 Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
12 Place some quartered onions, garlic bulbs and lemon wedges in a deep braising dish or cast iron skillet and set aside for now
2 Rinse your chicken under cool water and remove the neck and giblets from the inner cavity
3 Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and tie the legs together with kitchen twine
5 Place the chicken over the onions, garlic and lemons, season generously with salt and black pepper and add fresh herbs around the chicken
10 Place the chicken on the center rack of a 375 degree oven uncovered
11 Place 6 tablespoons of butter and 3 tablespoons of maple syrup into a small saucepan over medium heat and simmer until the butter is melted then transfer off of the heat 
13 Brush the maple butter mixture over the chicken every 15 minutes or so while it bakes for 75-100 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees and is deeply golden brown 
15 If the chicken is becoming too dark, lightly cover with foil to prevent burning
14 Transfer the chicken carefully onto a cutting board, cover lightly with foil (to heat trap the heat) and allow the chicken to rest for 15 minutes before slicing