Roasted Orange Chicken: Easy Recipe for Juicy Homemade Flavor
Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this easy roasted orange chicken recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 oranges (juice and zest)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, zest, garlic, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and brush the mixture all over it.
- Roast the chicken for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the orange sauce overnight.
- Serving with a side of steamed vegetables enhances the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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