Chicken with honey crust

8 servings

70 minutes

Honey-glazed chicken is a refined dish of European cuisine that harmoniously combines the sweetness of honey, the spiciness of marjoram, and the tartness of lemon juice. The recipe's history dates back centuries when honey was used not only as a natural sweetener but also as a means to give dishes a golden crust. Baked in the oven, the chicken acquires a crispy, caramelized crust, while white dry wine adds a sophisticated depth of flavor. The dish is perfect for both festive tables and cozy family dinners, especially when paired with roasted vegetables or a light salad.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 432.5
• Proteins: 30.2g
• Fats: 28.5g
• Carbohydrates: 8.4g

Ingredients

• Chicken: 1 pc
• Honey: 6 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Bay leaf: 2 pc
• Vegetable oil: 1 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Marjoram: to taste
• Dry white wine: 300 ml

Cooking steps

1. Wash the chicken, dry it, and rub it with black pepper and salt inside and out.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken: 1 piece
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Place marjoram and bay leaf inside the chicken and seal the hole with toothpicks.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bay leaf: 2 pieces
   • Marjoram:  to taste

3. In a separate bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of honey with lemon juice for baked chicken.

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 6 tablespoons
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon

4. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Place the chicken in a baking dish greased with sunflower oil, brush with a honey-lemon mixture, then pour wine over it. Bake for about 1 hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Honey: 6 tablespoons
   • Dry white wine: 300 ml