**Baked Chicken l'Orange: A Flavorful and Aromatic Dish**
Baked chicken l'orange is a classic French dish that combines the savory flavors of chicken with the sweet and tangy taste of oranges. This dish is typically made with chicken breasts or thighs, which are marinated in a mixture of orange juice, zest, herbs, and spices. The chicken is then roasted in the oven until it is cooked through and the skin is golden brown. The result is a succulent and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion.
This article provides three different recipes for baked chicken l'orange. The first recipe is a classic version of the dish, made with chicken breasts, orange juice, zest, and herbs. The second recipe is a variation that uses chicken thighs instead of breasts. The third recipe is a simplified version of the dish that is perfect for busy weeknights.
No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and flavorful dish. Serve it with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.
SHEET PAN CHICKEN A L'ORANGE
This is Jeff's simple take on a classic French dish, duck a l'orange.
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil.
- In a medium bowl, combine the marmalade, orange zest and juice, orange liqueur, vinegar, a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
- Pull the side flaps of overhanging skin taut underneath the chicken on each side to make the thighs into nice, tight packages. Sprinkle the chicken generously with salt and pepper and arrange skin-side up in a single layer in the center of the lined baking sheet.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of the orange sauce over each piece of chicken. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss the broccoli and shallots together in a medium bowl with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon another tablespoon of the sauce over the top of the chicken. Arrange the broccoli and shallots around the chicken on the baking sheet. Continue to toast until the chicken is cooked through and the broccoli and shallots are soft and caramelized, an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
- Garnish with the orange segments and zest.
ORANGE ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place a rimmed baking sheet in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F. Whisk the orange juice, honey, mustard, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken, sliced oranges, sliced fennel, red onion, potatoes, thyme and fennel seeds; toss to coat.
- Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and add the vegetables in a single layer. Arrange the chicken skin-side up on top of the vegetables; season with salt and pepper. Return to the oven and roast until the chicken is golden and cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Top with fennel fronds.
DELICIOUS ORANGE CHICKEN
Orange slices add a refreshing twist to tender, juicy baked chicken-a wonderful meal for company. The appealing glaze coats the poultry with tangy sweetness. -Lorri Cleveland, Kingsville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine butter, garlic, basil, salt and pepper; drizzle over chicken. Arrange onion and orange slices on top. Bake, uncovered, 50 minutes., In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, orange juice and soy sauce until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Drain chicken; brush with orange juice mixture. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED ORANGE-GLAZED CHICKEN
One of my favorite recipes! The combination of paprika and mustard powder really offsets the sweetness of the orange juice. I tend to eyeball when cooking, so if you cook more breasts or use a large pan, make extra sauce to baste with. I'll frequently use extra glaze when baking just so there's plenty to pour over rice once it's done!
Provided by tigerpaws
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk orange juice, vegetable oil, orange zest, paprika, mustard, and salt in a bowl. Arrange chicken breast halves in a baking dish; pour orange juice mixture over chicken.
- Bake chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 30 to 45 minutes, basting with orange glaze every 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 640.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
ROASTED ORANGE CHICKEN
Whole tangerines, peel and all, roast alongside chicken in a sweetened soy sauce that thickens into a glaze and lacquers the bird. The fruit wedges soften in the syrupy sauce while infusing it with their floral bittersweetness. Reminiscent of savory Cantonese soy sauce chicken and tangy American Chinese orange chicken, this dish also combines the warmth of ginger with the bit of heat from ground hot chiles. You can eat the tangerine wedges along with the chicken, which is delicious with its sauce over steamed rice or boiled noodles. Serve with stir-fried brussels sprouts or bok choy.
Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories poultry, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Squeeze 1/4 cup juice from 2 to 3 tangerines into a small bowl; reserve the spent peels. Cut the remaining tangerines into wedges with their peels intact, and set aside. Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and cayenne to the tangerine juice and whisk until the sugar dissolves.
- Generously season the chicken inside and out with salt and pepper. Tuck the wingtips behind the body. Stuff the tangerine peels and 6 ginger slices into the cavity, then tie the legs together using kitchen twine. Place in a large ovenproof skillet, and scatter the tangerine wedges and remaining 2 slices ginger around the chicken.
- Slowly pour the juice mixture all over the chicken, then slide the skillet into the oven. Roast for 30 minutes.
- Using a large spoon or baster, quickly and carefully coat the chicken with the pan sauce. Continue roasting, basting every 10 minutes, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes longer. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast should register 155 degrees and, in the leg, 170 degrees. The chicken will continue to cook while it rests.
- Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for about 5 minutes. If the pan sauce isn't already syrupy, bring it to a boil over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Be sure to wear oven mitts or use a kitchen towel to hold the skillet (the handle is hot). Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bubbles grow larger and paler brown, and the sauce is the consistency of syrup, about 5 minutes. Discard the ginger.
- Serve the chicken whole or carved with the glaze poured all over the meat. Arrange the tangerine wedges from the pan around the bird. You can eat them, if you'd like.
BAKED ORANGE CHICKEN
This baked orange chicken is a quick and elegant recipe. It can easily be doubled or tripled for company. I like to serve mine with a baked potato. -Pamela Siple, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine orange juice and soy sauce. Pour 1/4 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Place chicken and reserved marinade in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon marmalade over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS
As a college student, this is an easy recipe that requires minimum preparation work! You can season it with other spices. I do mine with cayenne powder and black pepper.
Provided by KALENG
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place thighs in a baking dish. Season chicken thighs on all sides with garlic powder and onion flakes.
- Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 68.6 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 58.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
BAKED CHICKEN L'ORANGE
This a delicious and UNFRIED "healthified" verison of traditional Chicken L'Orange Recipe. I came up with this in my hopes to loose weight this year but not give up any of my favorite foods. It is absolutely DELICIOUS! Serve this with a side whole grain rice with a tbsp. of LITE butter, and a teaspoon of cilantro, It's a simple and easy side dish, Also, steamed carrots would be good as well! (NOTE: You must marinate this overnight, so please factor that into making this)
Provided by PatisserieFan
Categories Meat
Time 50m
Yield 4 Chicken Breasts, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place Your chicken breasts in a large gallon bag.
- Put your juice, thinly sliced oranges, salt, and pepper in with the chicken, seal the bag, give it a shake so everything is coated.
- Let it sit in your Fridge overnight.
- The next day, about 45 minuites before dinner time, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Take the chicken out of the fridge and lay them in a shallow baking dish (don't shake off any of the liquid).
- Sprinkle your slivered almonds over the dish, and throw it in your oven, Covered with tin foil, for 25 min's, remove the foil and bake it uncovered for 20 more minuites, or until it reaches 165 degrees or higher on an instant read thermometer. (it might be ready after the 25 min's depending on the thickness of the breast, and your oven's temperment, temp it after the first 25 to make sure).
Tips:
- Choose the right oranges: Use navel oranges for a sweeter flavor and avoid oranges with thick or damaged skin.
- Prepare the oranges properly: Zest the oranges before juicing them to get the most flavor. Remove any seeds from the orange juice to prevent a bitter taste.
- Use a good quality chicken: Opt for free-range or organic chicken for the best flavor and texture.
- Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in the orange juice and herbs helps to infuse it with flavor and keep it moist during baking.
- Baste the chicken regularly: Basting the chicken with the cooking juices helps to keep it moist and prevents it from drying out.
- Roast the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest before serving: Allowing the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving helps the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
Conclusion:
Baked Chicken à l'Orange is a classic French dish that is both delicious and easy to make. With its crispy skin, tender meat, and flavorful orange sauce, it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a special weeknight meal or a dish to impress your guests, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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