Honey Mustard Roast Chicken

This honey mustard roast chicken recipe is a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors. The chicken is marinated in a delicious honey mustard sauce, which caramelizes beautifully during roasting. The result is a tender and juicy roast chicken with a crispy golden skin. This recipe is simple to prepare and requires just a handful of ingredients. Serve it with roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
3. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and brush the honey mustard sauce all over the chicken, making sure to coat it evenly.
4. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
5. Baste the chicken with the pan juices every 20 minutes to keep it moist and flavorful.
6. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
7. Serve the honey mustard roast chicken with roasted vegetables or your choice of sides.
8. Enjoy!

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