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Roasted Orange Chicken Recipe

Roasted Orange Chicken Recipe
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This Roasted Orange Chicken recipe brings a burst of citrus flavor to a classic roasted chicken, making it a perfect dish for any occasion. The combination of fresh herbs, oranges, and a sweet glaze creates a juicy and aromatic chicken that is sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Orange Glaze:

  • Zest and juice of 2 large oranges
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Additional:

  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season with olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  3. Make orange glaze: In a bowl, mix orange zest, juice, honey, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard.
  4. Stuff the chicken: Place quartered onion in the chicken cavity.
  5. Roast: Put chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan, pour chicken broth around it, brush with orange glaze, and roast for about 1 hour.
  6. Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest, carve, and serve with pan juices and remaining glaze.

Notes

  • For a crispier skin, consider patting the chicken dry and leaving it uncovered in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Feel free to customize the glaze by adding spices like ginger or red pepper flakes for a different flavor profile.

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Keywords: Roasted Orange Chicken, Citrus Roast Chicken, Orange Glazed Chicken

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