Glazed baked chicken crispy and flavorful. How delicious is roast chicken! A classic main dish that everyone always loves, and every time we serve it at the table, it brings joy. To prepare this recipe, I used a whole chicken already eviscerated, and then for faster and crispier cooking, I spatchcocked it. After baking it to make it crispy and flavorful, I decided to glaze it by brushing it with honey and lemon. The result was a super crispy chicken and flavorful, which I served with some crispy baked potatoes. I recommend not missing the recipe for Chicken breast with speck and the Pan-fried chicken recipe. I baked the chicken in the oven, but if your fryer is large enough, you can also cook it in the air fryer. Let’s hurry to the kitchen and prepare an irresistible glazed baked chicken together.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 445.20 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 2.97 (g) of which sugars 2.43 (g)
- Proteins 38.19 (g)
- Fat 31.26 (g) of which saturated 11.02 (g)of which unsaturated 19.54 (g)
- Fibers 0.33 (g)
- Sodium 221.42 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 220 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the Baked Chicken
- 1 chicken (about 2.2 lbs)
- 2.5 oz lard
- 2 tablespoons herbs
- 1/2 lemon
- 3 tablespoons honey
- to taste salt
- 2 pinches pepper
What you need
- Scissors
How to prepare the Baked Chicken
First, prepare the chicken. Score the chicken on the breast side and with a knife or poultry shears, cut the breastbone and spread it open with your hands. I used an already cleaned and eviscerated chicken, but if needed, clean it inside.
Rub the chicken all over with lard. To avoid getting your hands dirty, I recommend using disposable gloves. Salt it and sprinkle it with herbs on the inside. Place it on a baking pan greased with lard.
Salt it on the outside as well. Sprinkle it with herbs and a pinch of pepper or some chopped hot pepper. Cook the roast chicken in a preheated ventilated oven at 392°F for 40 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven, leaving the oven on.
Mix honey with lemon juice in a small bowl. Spread the surface with honey and lemon and put it back in the oven for another 3-4 minutes, setting the oven to grill. This way, a delicious and irresistible crispy crust will form. Serve the chicken hot with a side of baked potatoes or a fresh salad.
See you tomorrow with a new recipe, a hug, Loredana
Loredana’s Tips
If you like the flavor, you can add a few tablespoons of soy sauce to the honey and lemon
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Your questions
Can I replace lard with olive oil?
Yes, of course
What herbs can I use?
Thyme, oregano, sage, and rosemary. You can also choose to use only rosemary
What can I replace honey with?
With maple syrup
