Affordable Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Affordable Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Chicken thighs; 1/4 *Onions (with peel on); 1 clove *Garlic (lightly crushed); 1 *Celery leaves and stems etc.; 1 *Carrot tops and skins etc.; 1/4 *Apples (with peel); 200 ml *Water; 1 *Soup stock cube; 50 ml *Soy sauce; 50 ml *Red wine; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tbsp Honey; 1 all of it Remaining broth from step 2; 10 grams Butter; 1 tbsp Honey; 1 piece Grated garlic; 1/8 Grated onion; 1/8 Grated apple; 1 Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 Chicken thighs
1/4 *Onions (with peel on)
1 clove *Garlic (lightly crushed)
1 *Celery leaves and stems etc.
1 *Carrot tops and skins etc.
1/4 *Apples (with peel)
200 ml *Water
1 *Soup stock cube
50 ml *Soy sauce
50 ml *Red wine
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Honey
1 all of it Remaining broth from step 2
10 grams Butter
1 tbsp Honey
1 piece Grated garlic
1/8 Grated onion
1/8 Grated apple
1 Salt and pepper

1
Add all of the * ingredients to a pot, and bring to a boil.
2
Add in the chicken with the skin side facing down, cover with a lid, stew for about 5 minutes on a low heat, and then turn it off.
3
Flip the chicken over, and let cool in the broth until the residual heat subsides.
4
Take the chicken out (set aside the broth as you will need it later), wipe off the moisture, mix the ingredients together, and coat the chicken skin with olive oil and honey.
5
Place the chicken onto a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper, and bake in an oven preheated to 250C For about 15 minutes.
6
Let the chicken rest for a little while instead of cutting it right away.
7
Strain the broth from step 3 to remove any oil that surfaces, add it into a pot with the rest of the sauce ingredients, and lightly boil it down.
8
Check the taste, and season with salt and pepper.
9
Cut the chicken into easy-to-eat portions, and serve it together with your favorite veggies.
10
It is done once you add the sauce.
11
Make lots of sauce so that you can eat it with lots of veggies.

274

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Chicken thighs, 1/4 *Onions (with peel on), 1 clove *Garlic (lightly crushed), 1 *Celery leaves and stems etc., and more.

Yes, Affordable Roast Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Affordable Roast Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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