A golden, glistening roast chicken takes the center of the white plate, covered in a vibrant red strawberry glaze that pools around the plate's edges. Slices of fresh, glossy strawberries are scattered artistically around the chicken, with a few sprigs of fresh green herbs adding contrast.

Roast Chicken with Strawberry-Balsamic Glaze

Name: Roast Chicken with Strawberry-Balsamic Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ripe strawberries, 8 hulled and quartered; whole chicken, about 4 pounds trussed; cloves of garlic, 4 minced; sprigs fresh thyme, 2 leaves picked; sprig fresh rosemary, 1 leaves picked; balsamic vinegar, 1 cup; honey, 2 tablespoons; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; olive oil, 3 tablespoons

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 60 minutes

Style American

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: May 14, 2025

This innovative take on American cuisine spotlights the freshness of spring strawberries, with these red jewels being incorporated into a savory main course. The tartness and sweetness of the strawberries expertly balance the rich, roasted chicken, turning a classic dish into an exciting, vibrant experience.

Ingredients (for 4)

Ripe strawberries - 8 - hulled and quartered
Whole chicken - about 4 pounds - trussed
Cloves of garlic - 4 - minced
Sprigs fresh thyme - 2 - leaves picked
Sprig fresh rosemary - 1 - leaves picked
Balsamic vinegar - 1 cup
Honey - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Olive oil - 3 tablespoons

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥⏲️

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Make sure your oven rack is in the middle.
Step 2 - 🐔🧂🔪

Season your whole chicken with salt, pepper, and half of the minced garlic. Place it on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan.
Step 3 - 🍓🍯🌿

In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, remaining garlic, balsamic vinegar, honey, and herbs. Bring it to a boil, then let it simmer until it's reduced by half, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 4 - 🍗🍯🕐

Brush the chicken with olive oil. Roast it in the oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Baste the chicken every 15 minutes with the strawberry-balsamic glaze you prepared.
Step 5 - 🍓🍃🍽️

Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Drizzle any remaining glaze over the sliced chicken for extra flavor. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and a sprig of herbs before serving.

Additional

This dish can be easily adjusted to feature other seasonal fruits or berries. Roast chicken is a versatile American classic, and this recipe gives you room to get creative with your glazes! Kids can also help by washing and hulling the strawberries, and brushing the glaze onto the chicken.