Here’s a delicious and easy-to-follow recipe for Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken with Chiles and Thyme, inspired by top sources:

Sweet and Spicy Roast Chicken with Chiles and Thyme

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg), cut into pieces or spatchcocked
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp chili paste or crushed red chiles
• 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: lemon zest or juice for brightness

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, honey, soy sauce, chili paste, garlic, paprika, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Rub the marinade generously over the chicken, making sure it gets under the skin too.
4. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge for deeper flavor).
5. Place chicken on a baking tray lined with foil or parchment. Roast for 40–50 minutes, basting halfway through with pan juices.
6. For extra caramelization, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
7. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve hot with roasted veggies, rice, or flatbread.