Honey Roasted Chicken
Honey Roasted Chicken is a comforting dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This easy-to-make recipe features juicy chicken glazed with honey and aromatic garlic, creating an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen. With its golden, crispy skin and tender meat, this dish is ideal for special family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a memorable dining experience everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium whole chicken (about 4–5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, mustard, and olive oil until smooth.
- Generously rub the glaze all over the chicken, including under the skin.
- Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until juices run clear when pierced near the bone.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before carving and serve with any remaining glaze drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg