Ingredients

Nutrient note: Chicken is full of high-quality, lowfat protein to repair bone, muscles, skin, blood and internal organs. It also contains cysteine, a compound that closely resembles acetylcysteine, a drug that doctors prescribe for bronchitis and respiratory infections. This may be one reason lots of chicken soup helps when you have a cold or the flu.

16- to 7-pound roasting chicken, giblets removed and discarded
2tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, or 2 teaspoons dried
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, or 2 teaspoons dried
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4McIntosh or winesap apples, cored and cut into thick slices but not peeled
2small red onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or water