Mid-Roast Chicken with Honey Mustard Glaze

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A medium-heat roasted chicken brushed with a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze that caramelizes beautifully. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs whole chicken, honey, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (mid-temperature). Rinse and pat dry the 3 lbs whole chicken. Season the chicken inside and out with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme until smooth and combined.
  3. Step 3: Place the chicken breast-side up on a roasting rack in a pan. Brush generously with half of the honey mustard glaze.
  4. Step 4: Roast in the oven for 50 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with the remaining glaze, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is golden and caramelized.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from oven, let rest for 10 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute.

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