Description
Roasted Orange Chicken is a flavorful and juicy roasted chicken dish infused with fresh orange, herbs, and a sweet-savory citrus glaze. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe delivers crispy skin and tender meat with bright citrus flavor.
Ingredients
- 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
- Zest and juice of 2 large oranges
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small onion, quartered
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to help crisp the skin.
3. Rub the chicken with olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together orange zest, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard to make the glaze.
5. Stuff the chicken cavity with the quartered onion.
6. Place the chicken breast side up in a roasting pan and pour chicken broth around the chicken.
7. Brush the chicken with the orange glaze, reserving some for basting later.
8. Roast the chicken for about 1 hour, basting halfway through with additional glaze.
9. Continue roasting until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
10. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
11. Serve with pan juices and extra orange glaze for drizzling.
Notes
For extra crispy skin, leave the chicken uncovered in the refrigerator for a few hours before roasting.
Use fresh oranges for the best citrus flavor.
Butter can be added during the last 15 minutes of roasting for richer flavor.
Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg