Roasted Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze
Roasted Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze balances sweet notes of honey with tangy mustard and a gentle kick of Sriracha, yielding juicy meat under lacquered, caramelized skin. The smoked paprika adds warmth while rice vinegar brightens each bite. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a laid-back weekend gathering when you want bold flavor without fuss.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 28
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
In a very large bowl, whisk together mustard, honey, vinegar, Sriracha, paprika, pepper, and salt until well combined.
- 2
Set the chicken breast-side down on a work surface. Starting at the tailbone, use scissors or a knife to cut along both sides of the backbone, staying as close to the bone as possible. Discard the backbone and trim off any extra fat or skin.
- 3
Locate the cartilage where the wishbone meets in a "v" and make 1 shallow cut through it with a knife. Press down on both sides to flatten the chicken and reveal the breastbone, making another cut in the cartilage if needed. Run your fingers along the breastbone until the remaining cartilage releases. Make a few shallow cuts in the legs, thighs, and wings to promote even cooking.
- 4
Place the chicken in the bowl with the marinade and toss until fully coated. Marinate, breast-side down, in the refrigerator for 4 to 12 hours.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 6
Set the chicken skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and reserve the marinade for basting.
- 7
Roast in the center of the preheated oven until the chicken begins to darken in spots, 35 to 40 minutes.
- 8
While the chicken roasts, pour the excess marinade into a small saucepan. Add chicken stock to thin the sauce slightly and bring it to a boil, then remove from the heat.
- 9
Baste the chicken with the sauce and continue roasting, basting again if desired, until the bone is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 10
Remove the chicken from the oven and brush any rendered fat and accumulated pan juices onto the chicken.
- 11
Move the chicken to a serving platter and garnish with green onions. Slice and serve, spooning any remaining sauce over the top.
- Calories 202.84 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 20.88 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 24.66 g 9%
- Total Fat 3.78 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.41 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 63.76 mg High 21%
- Sodium 829.63 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 1.61 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 19.91 g --
- Added Sugars 3.35 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 31.49 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 108.6 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 5.44 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.67 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Roasted Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Green Onion, and Honey. Each serving provides about 202.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Green Onion, Honey, Non-Iodized Salt. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 202.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Roasted Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze healthy?
- Roasted Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 202.84 calories and 20.88 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 829.63 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.35 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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