Cinnamon and Honey Glazed Roast Chicken
Roast chicken is probably one of the most popular Sunday roast dishes, and for good reason. Chicken is easy to prepare, flavourful and an excellent source of high-quality protein.
4 people
100 minutes
10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
- 3 cloves Garlic crushed
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2.2 kg SuperValu Free Range Whole Chicken (1.8-2.2 kg)
To serve
-
4
portions
Vegetables
(roasted)
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 230°C/gas mark 8.
2. Mix together the garlic, honey, olive oil, vinegar, cinnamon, cumin and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl to make a paste, then rub the paste evenly over the chicken.
3. Place the chicken in a roasting tray and roast in the oven for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 190°C/gas mark 5 and cook for 1 hour 20 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked.
4. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
*Serve the chicken with roast vegetables.
Tip: Pierce the skin of the chicken to allow the glaze to flavour the meat.
