Here’s a simple and flavorful Honey Garlic Roasted Chicken recipe — juicy, sweet, and savory 🍯🍗🧄
🍗 Honey Garlic Roasted Chicken
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs) or chicken pieces
- ¼ cup honey
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2️⃣ Prepare the honey garlic sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs if using.
3️⃣ Prepare the chicken:
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- If using a whole chicken, place it breast-side up in a roasting pan.
4️⃣ Coat the chicken:
- Brush the honey garlic mixture generously over the chicken, making sure to cover all surfaces.
- Reserve a small amount of the sauce for basting during cooking.
5️⃣ Roast the chicken:
- Roast for 45–60 minutes (depending on size), basting with reserved sauce every 15–20 minutes.
- Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear.
6️⃣ Rest & serve:
- Let the chicken rest 10 minutes before carving.
- Drizzle any remaining pan juices over the meat for extra flavor.
🌟 Tips
- Extra caramelization: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end to get a slightly charred, sticky finish.
- Vegetable side: Roast potatoes, carrots, or broccoli in the same pan for an all-in-one meal.
- Make it easy: Use chicken thighs or drumsticks for faster cooking (35–40 minutes).
If you want, I can also give a one-pan version that cooks the chicken with honey garlic sauce and vegetables together for a weeknight-friendly dinner.
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