Cardamom Honey Roasted Chicken

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 2

Cardamom Honey Roasted Chicken Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10min

Cook

50min

Ready In

60min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

355

Sugar

18g

Fat

11g

Cardamom honey roasted chicken is a classic and delicious main course dish that combines the fragrant and floral flavors of cardamom with the sweetness of honey to create a delicious and flavorful meal. The dish is a perfect balance of sweet and savory and is perfect for any dinner party or family dinner where you want to serve something special. The chicken is roasted with lemon slices and a mixture of honey, cardamom seeds, peppercorns, and sherry wine, which creates a thick and sticky sauce that covers each piece of chicken, making them juicy and succulent. The dish is perfect when served alongside steamed veggies or rice.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2.	Take a large bowl and toss together the chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
3.	Spread the chicken pieces out in a roasting pan and arrange lemon slices on top of chicken.
4.	Mix honey, sherry wine, cardamom seeds, and peppercorns in a bowl to make a sauce.
5.	Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and lemons in the roasting pan.
6.	Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until cooked through.
7.	Serve the cardamom honey roasted chicken immediately with your favorite side dishes.

PROS

The cardamom honey roasted chicken has a sweet and savory flavor and tender texture that is perfect for a satisfying meal.

The dish is quick and easy to prepare, requiring only a handful of ingredients.

It’s a perfect option for a busy weeknight dinner that everyone will love.

CONS

Roasting the chicken in honey may cause the dish to burn easily, so close attention during cooking is necessary.

Additionally, some individuals may not enjoy the taste of cardamom or the sweetness of honey in their chicken dishes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and essential nutrients that help maintain healthy bones, muscles, and skin.
The cardamom in this recipe has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on the body.
Honey provides antibacterial properties and may help soothe coughs and sore throats.

	6 chicken breasts or 1 roasting chicken , cut into parts
	1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
	1 lemon , thinly sliced
	salt and pepper
	6 tablespoons honey
	3 tablespoons sherry wine
	1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom seeds
	1 1/2 teaspoons peppercorns