Aromatic and Golden-Roasted

Description: A beautifully aromatic roast chicken glazed with Irish whiskey, wholegrain mustard, butter, and herbs. The result is tender, golden meat with a rich, fragrant flavour perfect for Sunday dinner.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4–6

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (1.5–1.8 kg)
• 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
• 2 tbsp Irish whiskey
• 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 3 tbsp butter, softened
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery sticks, chopped
• Fresh thyme or rosemary
• Salt & pepper

Instructions

Step 1 – Preheat

Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).

Step 2 – Make the Glaze

Mix mustard, whiskey, honey, butter, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3 – Prepare the Chicken

Place chicken in a roasting tray. Rub glaze all over the skin and under the breast skin if possible.

Step 4 – Add Vegetables

Scatter onion, carrot, celery, and herbs around the chicken.

Step 5 – Roast

Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes, basting occasionally. Tent with foil if browning too fast.

Step 6 – Rest and Serve

Rest chicken 10 minutes before carving. Spoon pan juices over the meat.

Tips

• Jameson or any smooth Irish whiskey works well.
• Extra honey gives a deeper caramelised finish.
• Add a splash of whiskey to the tray for more aroma.