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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 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 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 pounds
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 freshly 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 Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting later.
Marinate Chicken
  1. Place the whole chicken in a large resealable bag or a dish and pour the marinade over it.
  2. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Roast Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in a roasting pan, breast side up.
  3. Brush the chicken with the reserved marinade.
  4. Roast in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. Baste the chicken with the pan juices every 20 minutes.
Serve
  1. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Garnish with orange slices and chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

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

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Serve with steamed rice or vegetables.

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