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Honey Mustard Roast Chicken

Juicy oven-roasted chicken glazed with sweet honey and tangy mustard for a flavorful family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Roast Chicken
  • 1 whole chicken about 4-5 pounds
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 lemon halved
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
Honey Mustard Glaze
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp whole grain mustard optional
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • roasting pan
  • basting brush
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken dry and place it in a roasting pan.
  2. Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Stuff the cavity with lemon halves and thyme.
  3. Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, olive oil, vinegar, and garlic powder.
  4. Brush half of the glaze over the chicken and roast for 45 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken, brush with remaining glaze, and roast another 20–30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, pat the chicken dry thoroughly before roasting and place it on a rack inside the roasting pan.