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This honey mustard roast chicken is packed full of cozy flavors and incredible with tender roasted red potatoes and carrots on the side!

This honey mustard roast chicken is packed full of cozy flavors and incredible with tender roasted red potatoes and carrots on the side!

We’ve got a surefire winner winner chicken dinner in the house today! Everyone needs a solid roast chicken recipe up their sleeve and I’m just gonna go ahead and say that THIS is that recipe.

Homemade honey mustard smothers every inch of a perfect roast whole chicken and we’ve even got a mess of tender roasted vegetables coming in for side dish duty.

Definitely one of those dinners you pull out to impress someone, but it’ll be our little secret it’s a SUPER easy dinner to make!

This honey mustard roast chicken is packed full of cozy flavors and incredible with tender roasted red potatoes and carrots on the side!

And pretty much impossible to mess up. Meet your new go-to chicken dinner!

This Roast Chicken features…

  • A sweet and tangy homemade honey mustard sauce
  • Perfectly juicy chicken
  • Tender roasted red potatoes, carrots, and sweet onion
  • An easy starter recipe for roast chicken and minimal ingredients needed
This honey mustard roast chicken is packed full of cozy flavors and incredible with tender roasted red potatoes and carrots on the side!

Making the Roast Chicken

(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)

Ingredients You Will Need

  • Whole chicken
  • Dijon mustard
  • Whole grain mustard
  • Honey
  • Rosemary
  • Garlic
  • Red potatoes
  • Carrots
  • Sweet onion
  • Olive oil

Choosing Your Chicken

We recommend choosing a 4-5 lb whole chicken for this recipe. Make sure you remove and discard any neck, giblets, or gravy packets from the cavity before roasting chicken.

Can I use a different cut of chicken? Yes, you can but you will need to adjust the cook time as listed below.

  • Bone-in thighs: roast chicken with vegetables at 375F 25-30 minutes until chicken registers 165F.
  • Boneless thighs: roast chicken at 375F 20-25 minutes until chicken registers 165F. Be aware that the thighs will likely be done before the vegetables and we recommend roasting them separately.
  • Breasts: roast chicken with vegetables at 375F 25-30 minutes until chicken registers 165F.
This honey mustard roast chicken is packed full of cozy flavors and incredible with tender roasted red potatoes and carrots on the side!

Tips for Perfect Roast Chicken

  1. Tie legs together and tuck wings – this will help the chicken keep its shape during roasting and cook evenly.
  2. Use two kinds of mustard in sauce – whole grain and Dijon mustard add different layers of mustard flavor that pack so much flavor into the sauce.
  3. Cut vegetables in uniform size – aim for 1-inch cubes so the vegetables roast evenly.
  4. Roast chicken in half of sauce – brush the chicken with half the sauce and save the other half for brushing on the chicken after roasting for extra flavor.
  5. Allow chicken to rest before carving – we recommend a rest time of at least 30 minutes and up to 60 to ensure that the juices stay inside the chicken.

Recipe Variations

Try these ideas for a different twist on this chicken.

  • Roast different vegetables – try sweet potatoes, butternut squash, parsnips, or beets.
  • Add some heat – try mixing some red pepper flakes or cayenne in the honey mustard sauce for a little kick of heat.
  • Use different fresh herbs – fresh thyme or sage would be great in place of the rosemary.

Serving Suggestions

This chicken goes well with a variety of meals! It’s amazing served alongside mashed potatoes, dinner rolls, or a big green salad.

If you end up with leftovers they reheat very well in the microwave or repurpose them in a soup!

This honey mustard roast chicken is packed full of cozy flavors and incredible with tender roasted red potatoes and carrots on the side!

There’s just nothing like a good roast chicken and this honey mustard version ticks every single dinner box! The homemade honey mustard sauce is a game-changer here and coats both the chicken and the vegetables with all its goodness.

Cozy dinners like this one every night, please!

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This honey mustard roast chicken is packed full of cozy flavors and incredible with tender roasted red potatoes and carrots on the side!

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This honey mustard roast chicken is packed full of cozy flavors and incredible with tender roasted red potatoes and carrots on the side!
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Honey Mustard Roast Chicken

This honey mustard roast chicken is packed full of cozy flavors and incredible with tender roasted red potatoes and carrots on the side!

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Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 306kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 (4-5 lb) whole chicken, neck and giblets removed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced rosemary
  • 1 medium clove garlic, minced
  • 1 lb red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium sweet onion, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Additional rosemary sprigs for roasting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and place breast side-up on a wire rack in a roaster pan. Use kitchen twine to tie legs together and tuck wings under bird. Season chicken all over with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mustards, honey, rosemary, and garlic. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a medium bowl, toss potatoes, carrots, and onion with olive oil. Season vegetables with salt and pepper to taste and arrange around chicken.
  • Brush half of honey mustard sauce all over chicken, reserving remaining half for later. Arrange a few rosemary sprigs around chicken.
  • Roast chicken and vegetables at 400F 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 350F and continue roasting 40-45 minutes until the thickest part of the chicken thigh registers 165F. Remove chicken from oven and brush with remaining honey mustard over chicken.
  • Cover chicken lightly with tin foil and allow to rest 30-60 minutes before carving and serving warm with vegetables. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions
Store chicken and vegetables in refrigerator up to 6 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 8 oz chicken (approx 1/2 cup vegetables) | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.6g | Protein: 22.9g | Fat: 13.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 888mg | Potassium: 596mg | Fiber: 4.1g | Sugar: 8.6g | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg
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This post was updated with new recipe adjustments and photos on 12/29/23.

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  1. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    This looks like the ultimate chicken dish, Sarah! I’ve never roasted a chicken before, can you believe that? I must change that, and soon! I love the honey mustard flavor with the veggies on the side. Sounds like the perfect dinner to me!

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  2. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    Winner-winner chicken dinner indeed!!! I love a roasted chicken. . there’s something about it. . like you said that’s so comforting!!! love this!! and we need to get ready because winter in Wisconsin is coming!!! I wonder if we’re going to have a white Thanksgiving?! and your sister is adorable! My (almost 4 year old) daughter has already told me she wants to be a chef! 😛

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    • Sarah says

      So true!! I’m not sure where you are in WI, but winter is definitely knocking here! We’re supposed to get snow on Monday so I wouldn’t be surprised if we had a snowy Thanksgiving!
      Haha! And that’s pretty cool that your daughter wants to be a chef! Love the way kids think. 😀

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  3. Ashley says

    haha you definitely are training your sister well! I love it!

    And I also love this dish – I think we can all use simple recipes this time of the year. Everything seems to get so nuts (in a good way!) during the holidays! Happy weekend lady!

    Reply

  6. marcie says

    I roast chicken a lot — it’s always a hit and it’s so easy. This meal sounds so flavorful and I love all the veggies! Honey mustard is such a delicious combination!

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  8. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    Rachel is just too cute! She really does the sweetest things. I bet she looks up to you a lot. And this roasted chicken sounds delicious! I love that you roasted them over the veggies, so they’ll soak up all the good chicken flavor. Yum!

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  13. Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating says

    Oh, this looks fantastic. You know, there’s an old wives’ tale that says if you make your boyfriend a roasted chicken dinner, and do it well, then he will propose to you soon after. With my 4 year anniversary with my boyfriend coming up next week, let’s just say I might be cooking this up in the near future. 😉

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    • Sarah says

      I have heard that saying before! Hehe. LOVE it! You should definitely give this chicken a go for your anniversary, Kaylin! Who knows what the end results could be?? 😉

      Reply

  15. Danielle says

    Sounds like you’ve taught your little sister very well! I wish I had a little helper that loved baking too, how sweet! Sometimes chicken and veggies are all that I crave, roasting them sounds delicious. Pinning!

    Reply

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