Honey-Lavender Glazed Roast Chicken with Spring Vegetables
A tender roast chicken glazed with a sweet honey and lavender infusion, paired with lightly roasted seasonal spring vegetables. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 95 minutes pairs whole chicken, honey, dried culinary lavender for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs whole chicken
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp dried culinary lavender
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces carrots
- 1 bunch, trimmed asparagus
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp honey, 1 tsp dried culinary lavender, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp lemon juice; stir until fully mixed and fragrant.
- Step 2: Pat dry the 4 lb whole chicken with paper towels and season all over with 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Place 4 fresh thyme sprigs inside the cavity.
- Step 3: Brush the honey-lavender glaze generously over the chicken skin. Arrange the 3 medium peeled carrots cut into 1-inch pieces and 1 bunch trimmed asparagus around the chicken in a roasting pan.
- Step 4: Roast the chicken and vegetables for 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting with additional glaze every 20 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender.
- Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving the chicken alongside the roasted spring vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Lavender Glazed Roast Chicken with Spring Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 95 minutes (20 min prep + 75 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Lavender Glazed Roast Chicken with Spring Vegetables?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep whole chicken from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Lavender Glazed Roast Chicken with Spring Vegetables?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Lavender Glazed Roast Chicken with Spring Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Lavender Glazed Roast Chicken with Spring Vegetables?
American chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Loved it! Made it for a date night and it was a hit.
- ★★★★★
Perfect for a Sunday dinner. The chicken was juicy and the vegetables cooked just right.
- ★★★★★
The honey-lavender glaze was divine! My family couldn't stop raving about it.
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