Lavender, Lovage And Lime Roast Chicken With Honey

Name: Lavender, Lovage And Lime Roast Chicken With Honey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small limes or 1 small lemon, finely chopped, pips removed; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed; 100 g butter, softened; 1 (2 -3 kg) roasting chickens; 4 sprigs lovage or 4 stalks celery & leaves, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon lavender flowers; 50 ml olive oil; 2 tablespoons lavender honey; salt & freshly ground black pepper; lavender, and lovage sprigs (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 small limes or 1 small lemon, finely chopped, pips removed
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed
100 g butter, softened
1 (2 -3 kg) roasting chickens
4 sprigs lovage or 4 stalks celery & leaves, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon lavender flowers
50 ml olive oil
2 tablespoons lavender honey
salt & freshly ground black pepper
lavender, and lovage sprigs (to garnish)

1
Preheat the oven to 190C, 400F, gas mark 5.
2
Combine the lime(lemon), onion and garlic with the butter. Stuff half of this under the skin of the chicken, working carefully under the skin of the breast. Put the remaining flavoured butter inside the bird, with the chopped lovage (celery stalks/leaves) and the lavender flowers. Secure the skin over the neck with a skewer and put the chicken in a roasting tray.
3
Combine the olive oil and honey in a pan and heat gently so the honey liquefies. Stir, then pour over the chicken. Season well.
4
Roast for 45 minutes per kg plus 20 minutes, basting every 20 minutes or so.
5
If the chicken seems to be browning too quickly, cover it with foil half way through cooking. To test whether the chicken is cooked, pierce it with a skewer in the thickest part. If the juices run clear, it is cooked. Leave to stand, covered with foil, for 20 minutes before carving.
6
Garnish with lavender and lovage sprigs.
7
Carve at the table and serve with the pan juices, green beans and apple & potato puree.

439

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small limes or 1 small lemon, finely chopped, pips removed, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed, 100 g butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Lavender, Lovage And Lime Roast Chicken With Honey 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!