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!

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!

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

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.

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!

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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More roast chicken favorites to make next!

• Harissa Chicken Thighs
• Ginger Orange Roast Chicken
• Skillet Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

This post was updated with new recipe adjustments and photos on 12/29/23.