Roasted chicken just got a makeover! This honey mustard roast chicken is sweet and tangy, and so easy to prep. It’s perfect for a family dinner and it makes for a great centerpiece for any occasion.
Honey Mustard Whole Roasted Chicken
A whole roasted chicken is one of my favorite things to cook, and this recipe takes it up a notch!
Honey mustard roast chicken is no more complicated than your traditional roast, but it is so flavorful! I’m pretty sure this will be your go to recipe from now on!
Be sure to check out my Herb Butter Roasted Chicken and Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken too!
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How to make honey mustard roast chicken
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- Pat the chicken dry and place in a prepared dish,
- Mix together the honey mustard sauce.
- Rub the chicken all over with the sauce and under the skin.
- Stuff the chicken with the onions.
- Roast and baste halfway through cooking.
- Rest, carve and serve!
Can you make it ahead of time?
Roasted chicken is best made and roasted when you want to serve it for the best flavors and textures. Leftovers however are super delicious!
Once cooled, remove the meat from the bones and store in the fridge up to 4 days.
Ways to use leftover roasted chicken
One of the reasons I love to make a whole roast chicken is the leftovers, you can literally use every part, and depending on the size of your bird, it will keep you fed well for days!
Most importantly, don’t throw the carcass away as you can make a batch of your own chicken stock to use in all of your favorite dinner.
You can reheat the leftover chicken in the oven at 350F to warm through, or use it cold sliced on salads for easy and delicious lunches. I also love toss it shredded into soups and chilis.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- After testing different types of marinate for roast chicken, I find that it’s best to roast honey marinated chicken at 180 C / 355 F. It takes approximately 20 minutes for 500 g / 1 pound at 180 C / 355 F.
- For this recipe, if you don’t have free time to check the chicken occasionally, I suggest covering it with foil the first half of cooking then remove to get the crispy skin.
- Use seasonal veggies to accompany your roast and create more variety if you are hosting family dinners.
- Chicken must be at room temperature before cooking. This will allow the chicken to cook evenly.
This honey mustard roast chicken is a great alternative to your usual roast. The honey mustard sauce adds such a wonderful flavor and keeps your chicken nice and juicy too!
Honey Mustard Roast Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken 2 kg / 4 pound
- salt and pepper
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ⅛ cup honey
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 5 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 bunch green onions chopped
- 8 small onions peeled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 355℉. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and grease a large baking dish.
- Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Place chicken breast-side up in the baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.1 whole chicken, salt and pepper
- In a small bowl, mix mustard, butter, honey, juice from lemon, and garlic. Rub mixture on the chicken, outside and inside the cavity. Make sure to rub under the skin with the help of your fingers.¼ cup Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon butter, ⅛ cup honey, 5 garlic cloves, 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- Stuff the cavity with the onions. Roast the chicken for 1 hr 25 minutes in the oven with the legs pointing inside the oven. Baste the chicken halfway through cooking with pan juices.1 bunch green onions, 8 small onions
- Remove and let rest for 10 – 15 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
- If you don’t have free time to check the chicken occasionally, I suggest covering it with foil for the first half of the cooking time, then remove to get the crispy skin at the end.
- Use seasonal veggies to accompany your roast and create more variety if you are hosting family dinners.
- Bring chicken to room temperature before cooking. This will help the chicken to cook evenly.
it is so juicy and the blend of veggies and spices OMW!!!
Thanks for sharing, Joyce!
I was so looking forward to making this and WOW it was amazing! The chicken was so juicy and the flavours were incredible.
Thanks for sharing, Julie!