Honey And Sesame Roasted Chicken With Vegetables

Name: Honey And Sesame Roasted Chicken With Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken oven-ready, about 3.5 lbs; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1/3 cup honey; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 fresh root ginger walnut-sized piece, peeled and sliced; 2 cloves garlic sliced; 2 green onions coarsely chopped; 12 new potatoes; 1 pound carrots peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces; 2 red onions medium, cut into wedges; 2 medium zucchini sliced lengthwise, halved crosswise; 2 red peppers medium, deseeded, cut into wedges; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 chicken oven-ready, about 3.5 lbs
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 fresh root ginger walnut-sized piece, peeled and sliced
2 cloves garlic sliced
2 green onions coarsely chopped
12 new potatoes
1 pound carrots peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
2 red onions medium, cut into wedges
2 medium zucchini sliced lengthwise, halved crosswise
2 red peppers medium, deseeded, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Place chicken, breast down, in a large glass or ceramic bowl.
2
Combine lemon juice, honey, sesame seeds and hoisin in a small bowl. Pour half the mixture over chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 20 mins to marinate.
3
Place chicken, breast up, in a large roasting pan. Place ginger, garlic and green onion inside cavity. Tie legs with kitchen string. Roast for 45 mins. Remove from oven. Add potatoes, carrots, red onion, zucchini and peppers. Drizzle vegetables with oil. Roast, basting chicken occasionally with reserved marinade, for 35-40 mins or until juices run clear when chicken thigh is pierced with a small, sharp knife. Remove from oven. Cover with kitchen foil and let rest for 5 mins.
4
Serve chicken with roasted vegetables.

690

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken oven-ready, about 3.5 lbs, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/3 cup honey, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Honey And Sesame Roasted Chicken With Vegetables 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!