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.
1
Wash the chicken, dry it, and rub it with black pepper and salt inside and out.
- 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.
- Bay leaf: 2 pieces
- Marjoram: to taste
3
In a separate bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of honey with lemon juice for baked chicken.
- 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.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
- Honey: 6 tablespoons
- Dry white wine: 300 ml
