Slow-Roasted Chicken with Honey-Glazed Carrots and Ginger

A tender whole chicken slow-roasted to perfection, served with honey-glazed carrots, shallots, and ginger, finished with a spicy garlic-lime dressing. This dish combines sweet, savory, and tangy flavors for a memorable meal.

6 servings
3 hr 17 min

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
  • 1 head garlic
  • lb carrots
  • 8 small shallots
  • 1 piece ginger
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 250°F. Season chicken generously with salt inside and out. Place head of garlic inside cavity; tie legs together if desired. Let sit at least 5 minutes or chill, uncovered, up to 2 days.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Combine carrots, shallots, ginger, butter, and honey in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot; season lightly with salt. Place chicken on top, nestling into vegetables so lid will sit tight. Cover; bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of breast registers 155°F, about 2 hours. Uncover and let rest 30 minutes.

    150 min

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, cook oil and sliced garlic in a small saucepan over medium until garlic is lightly browned, 6-8 minutes. Add red pepper flakes and let cool. Stir in lime juice; season dressing with salt.

    8 min

  4. 4.

    Increase oven temperature to 450°F. Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until skin is browned and crisp, 10-14 minutes.

    12 min

  5. 5.

    Meanwhile, place pot over medium-high heat; bring juices to a simmer. Cook, reducing heat as needed, until vegetables are glazed, 10-12 minutes. Keep warm over low heat until chicken is done.

    12 min

  6. 6.

    Serve chicken on top of vegetables with dressing drizzled over.

    5 min

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