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Honey Garlic Roast Chicken with Rice and Avocado Salad

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Tender roast chicken glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, served with fluffy rice and a fresh avocado salad featuring creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs), patted dry
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 2 ripe avocados, sliced
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, ginger, salt, and pepper to make the glaze. Rub half the glaze over the chicken and place in a roasting pan.
  2. Roast chicken for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, basting with remaining glaze every 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and skin is golden and crispy.
  3. While chicken roasts, cook rice according to package instructions. For the salad, toss avocado slices, greens, cucumber, onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Rest chicken for 10 minutes, then carve. Serve slices over rice with avocado salad on the side.

Notes

For extra crisp skin, pat chicken dry thoroughly before seasoning. Use chicken thighs for quicker cooking if preferred. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days; reheat chicken gently to maintain moisture.

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