I learned this at a restaurant! This is the tastiest chicken I have ever eaten

Ingredients:
Ingredient Quantity
Whole chicken (1.5-2 kg) 1
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Salt and pepper To taste
Garlic cloves, smashed 4
Dried thyme or fresh thyme sprigs 1 tsp
Orange, sliced 1
For the Orange Glaze:

Ingredient Quantity

Fresh orange juice 1/2 cup
Honey 1/4 cup
Soy sauce 2 tbsp
Butter 2 tbsp
Grated orange zest 1 tsp
Ground ginger (optional) 1/4 tsp

Instructions:
Prepare the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Rinse the chicken and pat it dry. Rub with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place garlic and orange slices inside the cavity.
Make the Orange Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, butter, orange zest, and ginger (if using). Heat until the butter melts and the ingredients are combined. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.