Description
A delightful roasted orange chicken recipe that combines vibrant flavors with a touch of elegance, featuring juicy chicken, zesty oranges, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- Whole chicken: A 4-5 lbs whole chicken
- Fresh oranges: Three fresh oranges (two for juicing, one for slicing)
- Garlic: Four cloves of minced garlic
- Soy sauce: 1/4 cup
- Honey: 1/4 cup
- Olive oil: Two tablespoons
- Fresh ginger: One tablespoon of grated ginger
- Salt: One teaspoon
- Black pepper: One teaspoon
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by placing it in a resealable bag with the marinade for at least one hour, preferably overnight.
- Prepare the orange glaze by juicing two oranges and slicing the remaining orange into rounds.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and roast the marinated chicken for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting every 20 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving with the roasted orange slices and pan juices.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Experiment with herbs and spices to customize the dish.
- Pair with sides like steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: roasted orange chicken, chicken recipe, dinner recipe, citrus chicken