Description
A simple and delicious whole roast chicken recipe with a sweet honey glaze that’s perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Stuff the cavity with lemon halves, garlic cloves, and rosemary.
- Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan.
- Roast for 1 hour, basting with honey halfway through.
- Check the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Adjust honey glaze to taste.
- Let the chicken rest for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: roast chicken, honey glaze, easy dinner recipe