Lavender Lovage And Lime Roast Chicken With Honey Recipes

HONEY-LIME ROAST CHICKEN

Steps:

• Strip the thyme leaves from the stems; combine the leaves and stems with the lime juice, garlic, jalapenos, olive oil, honey and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover and marinate 30 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature.
• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 425 degrees F. Put the chicken, skin-side up, on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and tuck the wing tips underneath. Pour the marinade on top, season with salt and dot with the butter.
• Roast the chicken, basting with the pan juices halfway through, until the skin is amber and a thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 160 degrees F, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a platter and top with the pan juices.

LAVENDER, LOVAGE AND LIME ROAST CHICKEN WITH HONEY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 190C, 400F, gas mark 5.
• Combine the lime(lemon), onion and garlic with the butter. Stuff half of this under the skin of the chicken, working carefully under the skin of the breast. Put the remaining flavoured butter inside the bird, with the chopped lovage (celery stalks/leaves) and the lavender flowers. Secure the skin over the neck with a skewer and put the chicken in a roasting tray.
• Combine the olive oil and honey in a pan and heat gently so the honey liquefies. Stir, then pour over the chicken. Season well.
• Roast for 45 minutes per kg plus 20 minutes, basting every 20 minutes or so.
• If the chicken seems to be browning too quickly, cover it with foil half way through cooking. To test whether the chicken is cooked, pierce it with a skewer in the thickest part. If the juices run clear, it is cooked. Leave to stand, covered with foil, for 20 minutes before carving.
• Garnish with lavender and lovage sprigs.
• Carve at the table and serve with the pan juices, green beans and apple & potato purée.

ROAST LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Joint the chicken legs and slash the skin of each piece of chicken a couple times, so the marinade can be easily absorbed.
• Mix the juice of one lime together with the vinegar and olive oil.
• Smear this over the chicken and leave for up to 30 minutes, turning a couple times.
• Place the chicken in a lightly oiled dish and pour over the marinade.
• Bake at 400F or 200C for 30-40 minutes, basting occasionally.
• Turn once, halfway through.
• During the last 10 minutes of cooking, halve the two remaining limes and arrange them around the chicken.

ROASTED LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the first 9 ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1/4 cup marinade; pour remaining marinade into a large shallow dish. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Place lime wedges inside the cavity. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Place chicken breast-side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Brush reserved marinade over chicken., Bake at 350° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 165°. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.