Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Glazed Chicken, a dish that beautifully balances sweet and savory notes. This recipe features tender chicken infused with a luscious glaze made from honey, fresh orange juice, and a mix of aromatic spices. Perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy family dinners—this dish is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant presentation and mouthwatering taste. Easy to prepare, this Honey Glazed Chicken will become a favorite centerpiece on your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fully cooked bone-in spiral chicken (8 lbs)
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 cup honey
- ½ cup orange marmalade
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp Bayou City Lemon Pepper
- ½ tsp cloves
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Layer orange slices in a roasting pan and pour orange juice over them.
- Place the roasting rack in the pan and set the chicken on top.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, orange marmalade, and salt; simmer for about 4 minutes.
- Pour half of the glaze over the chicken and bake uncovered for 50 minutes.
- Add remaining glaze and bake for an additional 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 140°F.
- Remove from oven and let rest under foil for 15-20 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg