Honey-Glazed Roast Chicken

蜜汁烤鸡

Honey-Glazed Roast Chicken — a Chinese recipe, ready in about 65 minutes. Step-by-step instructions with photos. Includes clear timing and pro tips.

Ingredients

• skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
• honey
• light soy sauce
• Shaoxing wine
• fresh ginger, minced

Instructions

1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place in a bowl and rub evenly with light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and ginger. Marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Arrange chicken skin-side up, leaving space between pieces.
3. Roast for 25 minutes. Remove from oven—skin should be lightly blistered and golden at edges.
4. Brush honey evenly over skin. Return to oven and roast 12–15 more minutes until glaze is glossy and deeply amber, and internal temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) at thickest part.
5. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Spoon any pan drippings over chicken—do not pour excess liquid.