Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Spiral Chicken
If you’re on the hunt for a show-stopping dish that’s both sweet and savory, look no further than this Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Spiral Chicken. Perfect for special occasions like holidays or family gatherings, this recipe combines the rich flavors of honey and brown sugar to create a moist and flavorful centerpiece that will leave everyone at your table asking for seconds. With its simple preparation process, you can focus on enjoying time with loved ones while impressing them with your culinary skills.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 pound spiral chicken
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 cup pineapple juice (divided)
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground clove
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a deep baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine honey and half of the pineapple juice. Place the spiral chicken in the prepared dish and pour the honey mixture over it, ensuring it seeps into each slice.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 45 minutes.
- To make the glaze, combine juices from the dish with remaining pineapple juice, brown sugar, granulated sugar, garlic powder, paprika, ground clove, allspice, and seasoned salt in a pot over medium heat. Stir until combined.
- Simmer the glaze for about 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Brush the glaze over the chicken and return it to the oven uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 ounces (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg