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Sesame Honey Roasted Chicken

Moist, whole roasted chicken with a spiced soy and honey glaze. Finish with a dusting of toasted sesame seeds for extra crunch and flavor. This recipe makes two! Serve one now and freeze one for later.
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Prep Time :30 minutes
Cook Time :1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time :2 hours 5 minutes
Servings :12
Calories :433
Course :Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 6 pounds roasting chickens 2 (3 pounds each), giblets removed
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tasp black pepper
  • 1-1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish optional
  • 1 tbsp fresh snipped parsley optional

Instructions 

  • 30 minutes before roasting, bring chickens to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease or line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the vegetable oil,pepper,coriander and five-spice powder in a small bowl. Rub all over the chickens including the cavity.
  • Tie the legs together with twine and tuck the wings under the body. Arrange the chicken breast-side up on a rack set in a rimmed baking sheet or shallow roasting pan. Leave space between the chickens. Roast until the skin is golden and the skin is crisp, about 1 hour.
  • In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce and sesame oil.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees. Brush the chickens with half of the glaze, including the underside. Continue roasting for 10 minutes. Brush the chickens with the rest of the glaze. Roasted for 10 more minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F.
  • Remove the chickens from the oven and transfer to a board or platter. Brush the chicken with the pan drippings and let the chicken rest for 15 minutes. Sprinkle the chickens with the sesame seeds and parsley. Remove the twine and carve the chicken. Serve with remaining pan drippings.

Chef Tips

Note - soy sauce is high in sodium so chicken is not salted prior to roasting.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Sesame Honey Roasted Chicken
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
433
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Cholesterol
 
142
mg
47
%
Sodium
 
655
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
357
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
29
g
58
%
Vitamin A
 
1422
IU
28
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
21
mg
2
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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