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    Home » Healthy Diet

    Soy Honey Marinade for Chicken

    Published: Jan 17, 2015 • Modified: Sep 14, 2022 by Charlotte• This post may contain affiliate links •2 Comments

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    This soy honey marinade makes a crave worthy roasted chicken and savory sauce. Golden brown chicken and sliced citrus make for a gorgeous presentation-perfect for special occasions or any time.

    white platter with golden brown roasted chicken and cooked orange slices on top
    Honey Roasted Chicken

    Here's an easy honey roasted chicken recipe that is perfect for both family and guests. The marinated chicken forms a delicious,  juicy gravy after cooking so be sure to have plenty of crusty bread. Add a garden salad and you have a gourmet dinner with no stress!

    Turmeric gives the chicken a delicious looking golden yellow color while offering a wonderful flavor. Honey and a touch of soy sauce round out the flavors.

     

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    🥘 Ingredients

    • Honey
    • Soy Sauce
    • Spices-turmeric and ginger
    • Garlic
    • Chicken
    • Onion
    • Citrus

    🔪 Instructions

    • Be sure to allow time to marinate the chicken and allow the flavors to fully develop.
    • Arrange the chicken and onion and citrus in a large baking dish and roast at least 1 hour or until chicken temps at least 165 degrees.
    • Allow chicken to rest about 10 minutes for best results.
    white baking dish with golden brown roasted chicken topped with orange slices
    Honey Roasted Chicken

    💭 Top tips

    • Be sure to check the dates on your spices for best flavor.
    • Be sure to pour marinade over chicken before roasting. The marinade will form a delicious gravy as it cooks.
    • Allow the chicken to roast at least 1 hour or longer to ensure it is fully cooked.

    🥗 Side dishes

    Simply add a salad and french bread and you have a meal! Other side dish ideas include Keto Broccoli Salad, Air Fryer Asparagus, or Easy Yellow Squash Recipe.

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    📋 Recipe

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    Soy Honey Roasted Chicken

    This soy honey marinade makes a crave worthy roasted chicken and savory sauce. Golden brown chicken and sliced citrus make for a gorgeous presentation-perfect for special occasions or any time.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Low Calorie
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 389kcal
    Author: Easyhealth Living

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 Tablespoon Honey
    • 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
    • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 3 lb chicken, cut in pieces
    • 1 medium red onion sliced thinly
    • 1 small orange- sliced thinly
    • 1 lemon- sliced thinly
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    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients except onion, orange and lemon in a large resealable plastic bag. Place in refrigerator 2- 4 hours to marinate.
    • Preheat oven to 375° F.
    • Liberally oil a large baking dish.
    • Place chicken in baking dish.
    • Arrange onion, orange and lemon slices on top of chicken.
    • Roast uncovered 1 hour or until chicken registers 165 degrees on meat thermometer.
    • Serve with french bread.
    Nutrition Facts
    Soy Honey Roasted Chicken
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
     
    389
    Calories from Fat 225
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    25
    g
    38
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    30
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    115
    mg
    38
    %
    Sodium
     
    373
    mg
    16
    %
    Potassium
     
    397
    mg
    11
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    9
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    6
    g
    7
    %
    Protein
     
    29
    g
    58
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    265
    IU
    5
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    25.2
    mg
    31
    %
    Calcium
     
    35
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    1.7
    mg
    9
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      January 18, 2015 at 10:23 pm

      This roasted chicken dish just looks and sounds so incredible.. love the additional spice of tumeric especially. I have to make this!

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      • easyhealth living

        January 19, 2015 at 3:08 pm

        Thanks Thalia! I hope you enjoy it...I've been cooking with turmeric alot lately!! Charlotte

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