Honey-Bourbon Glazed Roast Chicken

Name: Honey-Bourbon Glazed Roast Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 130 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 8 - 8 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 roasting chicken (six to seven pounds); 1 tsp. dried sage; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/3 c. honey; 1/4 c. bourbon; 2 tbsp. light soy sauce; 1 tsp. grated orange zest

By Editorial Staff

Our quick stovetop glaze caramelizes into a gorgeous crust as the meat bakes, setting the stage for a showstopping start to a sure-to-impress meal.

Yields

8 - 8 serving

Total Time

2 hr, 30 min

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

2 hr, 10 min

Ingredients

1 roasting chicken (six to seven pounds)
1 tsp. dried sage
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/3 c. honey
1/4 c. bourbon
2 tbsp. light soy sauce
1 tsp. grated orange zest

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place chicken in large roasting pan; sprinkle with dried sage, garlic powder, one teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Truss, if desired. Roast one hour, 40 minutes or until no longer pink near bones.

Meanwhile, in small pot over medium heat, bring honey, bourbon, soy sauce, and orange zest to a boil. Simmer 10 minutes or until reduced by half. Remove from heat. Brush chicken with mixture twice during last 20 minutes of cooking time.

Per Serving: Calories: 473 Protein: 46 grams Carbohydrates: 12 grams Fiber: 0 grams Sugar: 11 grams Cholesterol: 145 milligrams Sodium: 575 milligrams Total fat: 26 grams Saturated fat: 7 grams Trans fat: 0 grams