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Baked Honey Mustard Chicken 🍯🍗

Ingredients

* 1 whole chicken
* 2 tbsp sweet mustard
* 2 tbsp honey
* 2 tsp paprika powder
* 2 tsp garlic powder
* 1½ tsp salt
* 1 tsp ground black pepper
* 1 tsp dried oregano
* 1 tsp dried thyme
* 1 tsp dried basil

For stuffing:

* 1–2 onions, halved
* 2 celery stalks

Instructions

1. Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine the sweet mustard, honey, paprika powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme and basil. Mix well.
2. Season the chicken: Stuff the chicken cavity with the onion halves and celery stalks. Spread the honey mustard mixture evenly all over the chicken.
3. Truss the chicken: Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine to help the chicken hold its shape while roasting.
4. Bake: Place the chicken in a baking dish or roasting pan. Roast in a preheated oven at 150°C for approximately 1½–2 hours, depending on the size of the chicken.
5. Baste: Occasionally spoon or brush the juices from the roasting pan over the chicken to keep it moist and flavorful.
6. Brown the chicken: Increase the oven temperature to 200°C and roast for approximately 5–10 minutes, or until the skin is nicely golden brown. Keep an eye on it, as the honey can burn quickly.
7. Check for doneness: Make sure the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 74°C, without touching the bone.
8. Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before carving.

Serve with your favorite side dishes and enjoy! 😋❤️

Note: Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the chicken and your oven. Always check that the chicken is fully cooked before serving.

Adjust the seasoning according to your taste. ☺️

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