I learned this at a restaurant! This is the tastiest chicken I have ever eaten

 

Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity

Whole chicken (1.5-2 kg) 1

Olive oil 2 tbsp

Salt and pepper To taste

Garlic cloves, smashed 4

Dried thyme or fresh thyme sprigs 1 tsp

Orange, sliced 1

For the Orange Glaze:

Ingredient Quantity

Fresh orange juice 1/2 cup

Honey 1/4 cup

Soy sauce 2 tbsp

Butter 2 tbsp

Grated orange zest 1 tsp

Ground ginger (optional) 1/4 tsp

PREPARATION:

Prepare the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Rinse the  chicken and pat it dry. PRub with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place garlic and orange slices inside the cavity.Make the Orange Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, butter, orange zest, and ginger (if using). Heat until the butter melts and the ingredients are combined. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.

Apply the Glaze: Place the chicken in a roasting pan and pour half of the glaze over it.

Roast the Chicken: Roast in the preheated oven for 60-90 minutes, basting with the remaining glaze halfway through.

Let the Chicken Rest: Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Serve: Carve and serve with roasted orange slices.