Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Honey Thyme Roasted Chicken, a culinary masterpiece where succulent chicken meets the aromatic embrace of honey and thyme. This delectable dish takes center stage in a trio of tempting recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic combination. Embark on a sensory journey as we explore the harmony of sweet and savory, the delicate fragrance of herbs, and the crispy, golden-brown skin that seals in the succulent juices of perfectly roasted chicken. From the traditional Honey Thyme Roasted Chicken to the tangy Honey Thyme Roasted Chicken with Lemon and the vibrant Honey Thyme Roasted Chicken with Vegetables, these recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Prepare to savor the ultimate comfort food experience, where every bite is a celebration of culinary excellence.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
PROVENCAL ROASTED CHICKEN WITH HONEY AND THYME
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- For the chicken: Season the chicken cavity with salt and pepper, to taste. Stuff the chicken cavity with the shallot, half the thyme, and lemon zest. Set a v-rack or regular rack in a roasting pan, and brush chicken with a bit of the olive oil. Whisk the honey and remaining oil in a small bowl. Dip the remaining thyme in the mixture and use it to brush the chicken all over with the honey mixture. Season bird with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Tuck the wings under the back, cross the legs, and tie them with kitchen string. Place the chicken breast side down on the rack and roast until the back is golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and turn the chicken breast side up. Cut the string where it holds the legs together and open up the legs a bit. Baste the chicken with the pan drippings, using the thyme sprigs as a brush. Roast the chicken again until the breast is golden brown and a meat thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 170 degrees F., 20 to 25 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a carving board, and let it rest 10 minutes before carving.
- For the sauce: Remove the rack from the roasting pan. Put the pan over medium-high heat, add the water, and stir with a wooden spoon to release the brown bits that cling to the pan. Strain the pan drippings into a small bowl and spoon off the fat. Whisk in the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, shallot, thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. Carve the chicken and serve drizzled with the sauce.
HONEY, VANILLA, AND THYME ROASTED CHICKEN
Don't be put off by the ingredients - honey and vanilla - with chicken! Surprisingly, they complement each other very well. A perfect sunday roast.
Provided by AaliyahsAaronsMum
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 2h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to gas mark 6/400F/200°C.
- Pick the thyme leaves off and discard the stalks and finely chop the leaves.
- In a bowl, put the knob of butter and add half of the chopped thyme and the grated garlic and give it all a good mix.
- Lift the skin of the chicken with your fingers and push the herbed butter underneath the skin (you need to be very gentle as to not tear the skin).
- Season the chicken well inside and out.
- Slightly warm the honey in another bowl.
- Split the vanilla pod lengthways and scrape the inside with the back of a knife and mix into the warmed honey.
- Add the remaining chopped thyme into the honey mixture.
- Place the chicken into a roasting tray and pour the honey mixture all over the chicken and pour 100ml of chicken stock into the tray.
- For the roast vegetables, peel the swede, parsnips and carrots and cut into equal sized chunks.
- Peel the onion and cut into wedges.
- Pick the rosemary leaves and roughly chop them.
- Toss all the vegetables in a little oil, add in the rosemary and season it well and place them in another roasting tray.
- Cook the chicken in the centre shelf and the vegetables in the bottom shelf.
- The vegetables will take about 30-35 minutes to cook (but the tray needs to be shaken and vegetables turned over every 15 minutes but be careful not to break them).
- The chicken will take about 1 hour to cook, basting it with the juices every 15 minutes as well.
- Meanwhile, to make the mash, peel the potatoes and chop them into large chunks and boil them in seasoned water until soft.
- Mash the potatoes and add the butter and season it well.
- Pass it through a sieve to get rid of any lumps and cover to keep warm.
- Once the chicken is ready, remove from the tray and transfer onto a serving dish. Cover the chicken with foil and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Using a spoon, skim off the excess fat from the juices in the roasting tin and then add the remaining stock to the tray, scrape and mix with the juices.
- Pour the juices into a saucepan and bring it to boil for about 5 minutes.
- Whip the cream lightly.
- Add 2tbsp of the whipped cream into gravy in the saucepan and when it has warmed through remove from heat.
- Strain the gravy into a serving jug.
- Add the remaining cream to the mashed potatoes and mix in thoroughly. Re-heat if necessary in a pan or in the microwave.
- Transfer the roast vegetables into a serving dish.
- Serve all together and carve at the table.
ROASTED CHICKEN WITH THYME AND HONEY CREAM
An easy and delicious way to serve chicken! Cooking chicken with the skin and bones takes a little longer but gives a more juicy and tasty result. From Egypt Cooking Today. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Leslie
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sprinkle chicken breasts with half each of the salt, pepper and thyme.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
- In batches as necessary, brown chicken breasts, skin side down, for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Turn and brown other side for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer to baking dish skin side up and set skillet aside, reserving any butter and brown bits.
- Roast chicken in oven for about 35 minutes or until well browned.
- Meanwhile, return skillet to medium heat and heat for 30 seconds.
- Add onion and remaining salt, pepper and thyme and cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes or until onion is softened.
- Add wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any brown bits stuck to pan.
- Stir in cream and honey and boil gently, stirring often, for about 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
- Pour sauce over chicken in dish and roast for about 10 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink inside and sauce is bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.7, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 181.9, Sodium 431.7, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 31.7
HONEY & THYME ROASTED CHICKEN
This smells so good cooking. The thyme and honey go so good together.
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Chicken
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven 375 degrees. Place a V rack in the roasting pan. Season the chicken cavity with salt and pepper. Stuff the cavity with the shallot, thyme, and lemon zest. Cross the legs and secure with butchers twin. Whisk the honey with the olive oil. Brush the honey olive oil over the chickens skin.
- 2. Pour the chicken broth and white wine in the roasting pan. Place the chicken breast side down and roast until the back is golden brown about 40 minutes. Turn the chicken breast side up and roast until breast is a golden brown and inside temp is 170 degrees. If the skin gets to brown place foil over the chicken. If the pan drippings start to evaporate just add a little water.
- 3. Remove chicken from the oven and place on cutting board. Tent with foil and let rest while making sauce.
- 4. For the sauce: Strain the pan drippings in a saucepan. Place the pan over med. high heat and bring to a boil. let reduce to about half. Place there sauce in a bowl and add the remaining ingredients in and season to taste. Serve drizzled over chicken pieces
Tips:
- Choose a high-quality thyme: To ensure the best flavor, use fresh thyme sprigs. If using dried thyme, use half the amount called for in the recipe.
- Don't overcrowd the chicken: When roasting the chicken, make sure to give it enough space in the roasting pan so that it can cook evenly. If the chicken is too crowded, it will steam instead of roast.
- Roast the chicken until it is cooked through: The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) when measured with a meat thermometer. To be safe, you can also use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken has reached a safe temperature.
- Let the chicken rest before carving: Once the chicken is roasted, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
Conclusion:
This honey thyme roasted chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of honey, thyme, and lemon creates a flavorful and aromatic dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its crispy skin and tender, juicy meat, this chicken is a surefire hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chicken dish, give this honey thyme roasted chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!
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