In large heavy skillet, over med. Drop about 2 Tbsp. of mixture into oil, spread into 3-inch patties. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with maple syrup. Tie ends of legs together with string.
Lift wingtips up and over back, and tuck under bird.
Place chickens on lightly greased rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Insert meat thermometer into meaty portion of thigh of 1 chicken, making sure it does not touch the bone. Brush chickens with oil mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 500 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake an additional 55 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 180 degrees.