Honey Orange Roasted Chicken

Name: Honey Orange Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.6 kg whole chicken; 100 g unsalted butter (at room temperature); 1 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp salt; black pepper (to taste); 1 tsp fresh rosemary (chopped); 1 tsp fresh thyme (chopped); 2 tbsp honey; 2 oranges (zest only); 1 clove garlic (purée, grated or finely minced); 150 ml freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 tbsp cornstarch; salt (to taste)

By Emma Collins

Honey Orange Roasted Chicken is flavorful, juicy, and simple to prepare, making it an excellent choice for small celebrations. This dish offers a quicker alternative to traditional turkey, while still being visually impressive at the table. The combination of honey, orange zest, and fresh herbs creates a beautifully glazed exterior that enhances the chicken's flavor. Serve it as a centerpiece for gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a delicious roasted dish.

Ingredients

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Servings

•1.6 kg whole chicken
•100 g unsalted butter (at room temperature)
•1 tsp onion powder
•0.5 tsp paprika
•1 tbsp salt
•black pepper (to taste)
•1 tsp fresh rosemary (chopped)
•1 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
•2 tbsp honey
•2 oranges (zest only)
•1 clove garlic (purée, grated or finely minced)
•150 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
•1 tbsp cornstarch
•salt (to taste)

Instructions

1
Make sure that inside the cavity of the chicken there are no interiors in a bag. Also, cut off the neck and tail if they're still attached.
2
In a bowl, mix the butter with the rest of the ingredients.
3
Pat the chicken dry with kitchen paper all around.
4
Carefully, separate the skin from the flesh of the chicken using your hands. You want to separate it on the breast and also as far as your hand can go into the legs.