Lavender, Lemon, and Honey Roast Chicken

This recipe is easy to prepare and results in a flavorful and fragrant roast chicken. You can serve it with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (4 to 5 pounds)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon juice and 1 teaspoon zest from 1/2 lemon, the other half cut into wedges
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried, culinary lavender
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F with the rack in the center. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
2. In a bowl, mix together lemon juice, lemon zest, lavender, thyme, and the olive oil, and honey. Stir to combine. Using a fork, mash the mixture together until mixed well.
3. Slather the lemon, lavender, and honey all over the top of the chicken. Roast for 20 minutes.
4. Nestle lemon wedges under chicken wings and return to oven.
5. Continue roasting until until golden and an instant read thermometer inserted into breast registers 150°F and the thighs and legs register at least 165°F, 15 to 25 minutes longer.
6. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with pan juices and roasted lemon wedges.