Citrus Herb Infused Whole Chicken with Spicy Honey Glaze

This innovative whole chicken recipe features a unique citrus herb infusion and a spicy honey glaze that elevates the traditional roast chicken to a new level of flavor and presentation.

20m prep
75m cook
4 servings
medium difficulty
Total: 95m
Ingredients
whole chicken
1 (about 4-5 pounds)
orange
lemon
lime
olive oil
2 tablespoons
fresh thyme
2 tablespoons
fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons
salt
1 teaspoon
black pepper
1 teaspoon
honey
1 /4 cup
sriracha
1 tablespoon
smoked paprika
1 teaspoon
Instructions
1

Begin by preheating your oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix together the zest of 1 orange, 1 lemon, and 1 lime with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, and 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary.

2

Rub this mixture all over the chicken, ensuring to get under the skin for maximum flavor. Next, season the chicken generously with salt and pepper, both inside and out.

3

Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the remaining citrus fruits, cut into quarters, along with a few sprigs of thyme and rosemary.

4

In a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup of honey, 1 tablespoon of sriracha, and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika to create the spicy honey glaze.

5

Brush this glaze over the chicken, reserving some for later. Place the chicken on a roasting rack in a baking dish and roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

6

Baste the chicken with the reserved glaze halfway through cooking for an extra layer of flavor. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.

7

Serve with roasted vegetables and a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a beautiful presentation.

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