Cherry Balsamic Roasted Chicken

0 Preheat oven to 375 F.
1 Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then place breast side up in a large cast iron or 2 quart casserole dish.
2 In a small bowl, combine the butter, thyme, salt, and pepper. Once fully mixed, rub the butter mixture evenly over the chicken, then tie the legs together with kitchen twine.
3 Add the cherries, chicken broth, and balsamic vinegar around the chicken, then nestle the thyme sprigs into the cherries.
4 Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, until the legs pull away easily and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165 F.
5 Let rest for at least 10 minutes, then carve and serve alongside the cherries!