Roasted Orange Chicken
A delicious roasted orange chicken infused with vibrant citrus flavors, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 105 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- Whole chicken (4-5 pounds)
- Olive oil
- Garlic (minced)
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh rosemary
- Oranges (zest and juice of 2 large)
- Honey
- Soy sauce
- Dijon mustard
- Onion (quartered)
- Chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Create the marinade by mixing olive oil, minced garlic, fresh thyme, rosemary, orange zest and juice, honey, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken by rubbing half of the marinade all over, making sure to get it under the skin.
- Prepare for roasting by placing quartered onions around the chicken in the roasting pan and adding chicken broth.
- Roast the chicken uncovered for 1 to 1.25 hours, basting halfway through.
- Rest the chicken for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate overnight. For extra crispy skin, increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) during the last 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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