Juicy, golden honey roasted chicken with crispy glazed skin that is pure comfort! This roasted whole chicken recipe is made for Sunday dinner!
Growing up my favorite meal was honey roasted chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy (actually I ate it plain with butter most times) fresh corn and jello. Yup, I said jello. I requested this dinner every year for my birthday dinner. It was perfection.
Then I grew up and forgot all about roasted chicken. Why? Because buying boneless skinless chicken took over my life. It was easy to buy, easy to freeze and defrost and easy to cook up. But, then I remembered my long ago love for roasted chicken and found this recipe.
I mean hello! Just look at the beautiful golden, delicious skin! I love bringing back old favorites. Don’t you? So many memories.
Ingredients for Honey Roasted Chicken
For the Chicken
- Whole Chicken: You want a chicken that weighs 3-4 lbs. This is good healthy protein!
- Seasonings: Salt, Pepper, and Smoked Paprika
- Aromatics: Onion, Lemon, Garlic, Thyme Sprigs, and Parsley
- Butter: Gets mixed with the seasonings to rub all over the chicken under the skin.
- Egg: Brushed on the skin and helps the skin get crispy.
For the Honey Glaze
- Cornstarch: helps thicken the glaze
- Water: combines with the cornstarch to thicken the glaze
- Honey: adds natural sweetness, flavor and thickness to the glaze
- Apple Cider Vinegar: adds flavor and acidity
- Chicken Broth: adds flavor and is the bulk of the base for the glaze
- White Wine: you can use real wine, cooking wine or just double the chicken broth
- Thyme: adds flavor and freshness to the glaze
- Butter: adds richness
The measurements for all the ingredients can be found in the recipe card down below. Keep scrolling for all the details!
Why Put Lemon in a Roast Chicken?
Lemon is a great aromatic that releases its flavor into the chicken as it roasts. It adds a delicious flavor to the meat along with the herbs, onions, garlic, etc.
Is Roasting Different Than Baking?
Roasting is done at a higher temperature (400°F and above) to create a browned, flavorful “crust” on the outside of the food.
Baking is done at a lower temperature.
Roasting is usually done in an opened, uncovered pan, and foods that are baked are usually covered.
How Do You Keep Chicken from Drying Out When Roasting?
My top tip for keeping chicken moist while roasting is to truss the chicken. Getting the wings