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Sweet and Savory Roasted Orange Chicken

A delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, this roasted orange chicken is perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
  2. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting later.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place the whole chicken in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
  2. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Roast the Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in a roasting pan. Discard the used marinade.
  3. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, basting with the reserved marinade every 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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 carving and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary to the marinade.

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