HONEY & THYME ROASTED CHICKEN

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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

FOR THE CHICKEN
1 3 to 4 pound chicken
salt and pepper
1 small shallot halved
1 bunch fresh thyme about 10 sprigs
zest of 1 lemon peeled in large strips
3 Tbsp olive oil
3 Tbsp honey
1 c chicken stock
1 c white wine
SAUCE
1 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp honey
1 small shallot diced
1 Tbsp fresh thyme minced

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

fpc._clan
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I made this chicken for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the thyme and honey gave it a really unique and flavorful taste.


Georgia Fox Hatfield
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy and tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Habibinsaf
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This chicken is so flavorful and juicy. I love the crispy skin and the tender meat. I will definitely be making this again.


Bonna Akther
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I've tried many roasted chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Damilola Sonawo
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This chicken was absolutely delicious! The thyme and honey gave it a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Tiffany Frerking
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out delicious. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


Mohsin Veer
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I followed the instructions exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Afzaal badsha
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I made this chicken for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the thyme and honey gave it a really unique and flavorful taste.


AssassianYT
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy and tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Luman Ahmed
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This chicken is so flavorful and juicy. I love the crispy skin and the tender meat. I will definitely be making this again.


caraus marina
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I've tried many roasted chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Raheel Baloch
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This chicken was absolutely delicious! The thyme and honey gave it a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Xx_Kloud_Boba_Tea_xX
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out delicious. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


Isaah Reeve
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I followed the instructions exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


nasir fazily
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I made this chicken for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the thyme and honey gave it a really unique and flavorful taste.


Ephraim Museko
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are amazing. I love that I can throw everything in the oven and forget about it until it's done.


Wiso Elkoukash
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out amazing! The skin was crispy and flavorful, and the meat was juicy and tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Loveth Ceremal
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This chicken was a hit with my family! The thyme and honey gave it a delicious flavor, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.