Chicken in the Heather

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 0

Try this flavorful and delicious recipe for Chicken in the Heather that is served with sweet heather honey and French mustard.

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

105 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

300

Sugar

10g

Fat

12g

Chicken in the Heather is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or Sunday dinner. The combination of sweet heather honey and tangy French mustard create a mouth-watering glaze that perfectly complements the juicy and tender chicken. While it does require some prep work and time to cook, the end result is definitely worth it. Serve with your favorite vegetables or sides for a complete and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
3.	Mix together the cooking oil, heather honey, French mustard, curry powder, and chopped garlic in a small bowl.
4.	Brush the chicken generously with the mixture, using it to baste the chicken during the cooking process.
5.	Place the chicken in a roasting pan and bake for about 90 minutes, basting it every 20-30 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
6.	Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before carving and serving.
7.

PROS

Delicious and flavorful
Sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze
High in protein

CONS

May take some time to cook
Requires some prep work

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and nutrients such as niacin, phosphorus, and vitamin B6. Heather honey has antibacterial properties and may help boost the immune system.

	1 whole chicken
	3 fluid ounces cooking oil
	4 fluid ounces heather honey
	salt
	pepper ( freshly ground black pepper if you have it )
	3 ounces French mustard
	1/2 teaspoon curry powder
	1 garlic clove , chopped