Honey Glazed Roast Chicken
(Serves 4-6)
Ingredients:
3 ½ lb (1.58 kg) Chicken
3 tablespoons runny honey
2 table spoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp paprika
Sea-Salt & pepper to season
Preparation:
After the chicken is cleaned and prepared with any giblets removed; place the whole bird on a suitable oven tray.
Mix the olive oil, honey, paprika and other ingredients together, then brush over the chicken. (use around half of the mix)
Add to a pre-heated oven at 180C and cook for approx 30 minutes, then carefully remove from oven and brush over the rest of the mix. Season with the Sea-salt and ground black pepper.
Add to the oven and cook for a further 60 minutes. Test and see that the juice runs clear when the bird is pierced at the thickest parts.
After skimming away the excess fat, mix the juice in the oven tray with some chicken granules or other thickener to make a delicious gravy.
Carve and serve with roast potatoes and vegetables, placing sauce in a gravy boat for pouring – delicious!
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