Honey Soy Whole Chicken
A whole Australian chicken roasted with a sweet and savoury honey soy glaze. Juicy, flavourful, and perfect for a simple meal with leftovers for the next day.
An easy way to turn one chicken into multiple meals.
10 Mins. 70 Mins (Oven)/55-60Mins.(Air Fryer) 3-4
π Ingredients:
- 1 whole Australian chicken (1.5kg)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: sliced spring onion, sesame seeds
π¨π³ Instructions:
- Prepare chicken: Pat chicken dry. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Make glaze: Mix soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and oil.
- Coat: Brush glaze all over the chicken, including under the legs and wings.
Oven Method
- Preheat oven to 190°C.
- Place chicken on a rack or tray.
- Roast 1 hr 10 mins, brushing with extra glaze halfway through.
- Rest 10 mins before carving.
Air Fryer Method
(Fits because the chicken stays whole — no spatchcocking)
- Preheat air fryer to 180°C.
- Place chicken breastβside down. Cook 30 mins.
- Flip, brush with more glaze, and cook 25–30 mins until golden and juices run clear.
- Rest 10 mins before carving.
- Finish: Sprinkle sesame seeds and spring onion before serving.
π½οΈ Serving Suggestions:
- With steamed rice and stirβfried greens
- With roasted potatoes and a simple salad
- Chopped into pieces and served HKβstyle on a platter
β¨ Pro Tip:
Honey burns fast — flipping the chicken in the air fryer and glazing halfway in the oven gives you deep colour without scorching.
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