Oh yes 😌 honey roasted chicken—crispy, golden, and just the right amount of sweet. Perfect for a cozy dinner.
🍯 Honey Roasted Chicken (Whole or Pieces)
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs) or 4–6 bone-in chicken thighs/legs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 tsp thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Prep chicken
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry. If using a whole chicken, tuck wings under and season cavity lightly. - Make honey glaze
Mix honey, olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and herbs in a small bowl. - Coat chicken
Brush the chicken or pieces generously with the honey mixture. - Roast
- Whole chicken: 60–70 min
- Thighs/legs: 35–45 min
Bake until skin is golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Brush with extra honey halfway through for more glaze.
- Rest & serve
Let rest 10 minutes before carving. Spoon pan juices over the chicken.
Pro Tips
- For extra crisp skin: roast uncovered on a wire rack over a baking sheet
- Add lemon slices or orange zest to the pan for citrusy brightness
- Serve with roasted veggies or mashed potatoes
I can also give a slow cooker honey roasted chicken version, sticky honey garlic glaze, or one-pan honey roasted chicken and veggies 😏.
Do you want me to give one of those versions?
