We wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas… and a Happy New Yeeeaaaar!
Merrrrry Christmas, fam!
Can you believe it? It’s finally here—Christmas has pulled up, bags packed, joy on full blast!
From me and the entire Africa Jamz FM News family, we are sending you and your loved ones the warmest Christmas hugs, big smiles, and prayers for a New Year overflowing with God’s blessings, favor, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.
Now let’s get to why we are really here, fam… FOOD.
And honestly, do I even need to give you a recipe today? Because just last week, I brought in the amazing TV personality and celebrity chef Suzanne Crozier, who generously shared her five Christmas recipes that are absolutely worth trying today. So if you haven’t yet… consider this your gentle nudge.
But wait—wait—wait, fam! You know I couldn’t just stop there. You already know I love you too much to leave you hanging, especially not on Christmas. Not today. Not ever.
So, alongside Suzanne’s goodies, I’m also sharing one of my very own recipes—made with love, joy, and a whole lot of Christmas spirit.
Introducing my Sticky Orange & Honey Christmas Chicken Traybake—from my kitchen straight to your heart.
I love you, fam. Eat well, laugh loud, and have the most blessed Christmas ever!
How to make Sticky Orange & Honey Christmas Chicken Traybake
Serves: 4–6
Ingredients:
Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken (or 8 chicken pieces)
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp cinnamon (trust me)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sticky Christmas Glaze:
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 large orange
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
Festive Tray Veg (optional but recommended):
- Baby potatoes, halved
- Carrots, thickly sliced
- Red onion, wedged
- A handful of rosemary sprigs
Method:
- Preheat oven to 190°C.
- Season the chicken: Pat chicken dry. Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and cinnamon.
- Make the glaze: Mix orange zest, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and mustard.
- Assemble the tray: Place vegetables in a roasting tray, season lightly, add rosemary. Place chicken on top.
- Glaze generously: Brush half the glaze over the chicken.
- Roast: Roast uncovered for 45 minutes, basting once.
- Final gloss: Brush with remaining glaze and roast another 20–30 minutes until sticky, golden, and irresistible.
- Rest & serve: Rest 10 minutes before carving. Spoon sticky pan juices over everything.
HAVE YOU TRIED THIS RECIPE?: EXCLUSIVE: TV Personality Suzanne Crozier Shares 5 Festive recipes You’ll want to try this Christmas!