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JOY of KOSHER with Jamie Geller - Kosher Honey Chicken Recipe

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Author: JOY of KOSHER with Jamie Geller
Categories: Lifestyle Nutrition
Tags: lifestyle, nutrition
Views: 2 · Last viewed: 2026-10-16 08:52 UTC

Short Summary

Main recommendation: Make an easy one-bowl honey chicken by whisking together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper, brushing it over a whole chicken, and baking it uncovered at 375°F until the skin is golden brown. The host describes it as elegant enough for Shabbos or holidays yet simple enough for weeknights. The sauce is meant to be balanced rather than overly sweet.

Key Points

  • The dish is built from a single bowl of marinade that is dumped and brushed over one bone-in, skin-on chicken, keeping prep minimal.
  • The host says the garlic powder, pepper, and soy sauce temper the sweetness of the honey, so the result is not sickeningly sweet.
  • Baking uncovered is emphasized as the key step, since the uncovered finish gives the golden skin the host considers the best part.
  • The host notes a different approach from a friend who bakes covered at 400°F for about two hours, presented as a matter of personal preference.

Details Worth Noting

  • Concrete instructions:

    • Measure 3/4 cup honey. To keep honey from sticking to the measuring cup, either run hot water over the cup first, or grease the cup with oil (the host applies oil with a paper towel) before adding the honey.
    • Add 1/4 cup soy sauce and 1/4 cup olive oil.
    • Add 1 tablespoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper.
    • Whisk the mixture in one bowl, then pour it over the chicken and spread evenly, brushing to coat.
    • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the chicken uncovered for about 1 hour.
    • Check the white meat, which may finish a bit sooner and can dry out. Dark meat can take 10 to 15 minutes longer, so it may be left in longer.
    • Finish when the skin is a nice golden brown.

  • The host says a friend bakes her chicken for about two hours at 400°F covered, and that the host herself only bakes hers for an hour; she says "do what you want," with the key point being to uncover the chicken at the end for browned skin.

Bottom Line

A forgiving, low-effort honey chicken where the sauce is whisked in one bowl and the uncovered oven finish delivers the crisp, golden skin.