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Roasted Orange Chicken

A flavorful roasted chicken dish glazed with a sweet and tangy orange sauce, perfect for a family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 whole whole chicken about 4-5 lbs
Marinade
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice about 4-5 oranges
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
  • 1 orange orange slices for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine fresh orange juice, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place the whole chicken in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roast the Chicken
  1. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in a roasting pan. Discard the marinade. Roast in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Garnish and Serve
  1. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with orange slices and chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

For added flavor, you can stuff the chicken cavity with orange wedges and fresh herbs before roasting.

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