Best 5 Citrus Herb Roasted Chicken Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable Citrus-Herb Roasted Chicken, where succulent chicken is elevated to new heights of flavor. This dish tantalizes your taste buds with a harmonious blend of citrus and herbs, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Prepare to be captivated by our diverse collection of recipes, catering to every palate and preference. Whether you seek a classic roasted chicken with a zesty twist, a tantalizing marinade for your chicken, or a flavorful stuffing to complement your meal, we have it all. Dive into the culinary delights that await you and discover the art of creating a perfect roasted chicken.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HERB AND CITRUS OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN



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Provided by Georgia

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sugar
2 whole lemons, one juiced and one sliced
2 whole oranges, one juiced and one sliced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
10-12 pieces about 4 1/2 lbs. bone-in chicken parts, (thighs and legs are best), pat dry
1 medium onion, any kind, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried thyme, or fresh chopped
1 tablespoon dried rosemary, or fresh chopped
Chopped fresh herbs, rosemary, thyme, parsley, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, garlic, sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken in a rimmed 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place parts skin side up and spread them out evenly in the pan. Pour olive oil mixture all over chicken, turning pieces to coat all sides. (If you marinated the chicken in this mixture, still add it all in). Arrange slices of lemon, orange and onion around and under the chicken. Sprinkle all over generously with thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper.
  • Bake uncovered for about 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked and juices run clear. Remove parts to a serving platter and garnish with additional chopped fresh herbs, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 grams, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

CITRUS-HERB ROAST CHICKEN



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This dish is one of my all-time favorites. The flavorful, juicy chicken combines with the aromas of spring in fresh herbs, lemon and onions to form the perfect one-pot meal. I make the gravy right in the pan. -Megan Fordyce, Fairchance, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 garlic cloves
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
3 pounds baby red potatoes, halved
6 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 fresh thyme sprigs
4 fresh dill sprigs
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
1 medium lemon
1 small navel orange
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chicken broth, warmed
6 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Peel and cut garlic into quarters. Place chicken on a cutting board. Tuck wings under chicken. With a sharp paring knife, cut 24 small slits in breasts, drumsticks and thighs. Insert garlic in slits. Tie drumsticks together., Place potatoes and carrots in a shallow roasting pan; top with herbs. Place chicken, breast side up, over vegetables and herbs. Cut lemon and orange in half; gently squeeze juices over chicken and vegetables. Place squeezed fruits inside chicken cavity. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Pour broth around chicken., Roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 2 to 2-1/2 hours, sprinkling green onions over vegetables during the last 20 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly.), Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. Discard herbs. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve gravy with chicken and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 826mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

ORANGE HERB ROASTED CHICKEN



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This whole roasted chicken turns out terrifically flavorful and tender, and the broth left in the bottom is a perfect gravy in itself!

Provided by Nellie Fiorenzi

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chicken broth
1 (4 pound) whole chicken, rinsed and patted dry
½ cup butter, cut into 1 tablespoon sized pieces
2 navel oranges, halved
salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup butter, melted
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh sage

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour the chicken broth into a small roasting pan, and set aside.
  • Loosen the skin from the breasts and thighs of the chicken. Stuff the butter pieces evenly underneath the skin of the chicken, and place into the roasting pan. Squeeze the orange halves over the chicken, and stuff the orange halves into the chicken cavity. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, then rub in the minced garlic. Drizzle the melted butter all over the chicken, then lay the herb sprigs onto the breast and around the legs.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and baste the chicken with the pan juices. Continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 1 to 2 hours. Baste the chicken every 10 to 15 minutes after you uncover it. Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest out of the oven for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 705 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 263.4 mg, Fat 53.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 46.7 g, SaturatedFat 25.8 g, Sodium 379.5 mg

HERB AND CITRUS OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN



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from The Comfort of Cooking Blog, absolutely delicious & simple Thyme & rosemary can be dried or fresh Chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley), for garnish, (optional)

Provided by SB61287

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons sugar
2 whole lemons, one juiced and one sliced
2 whole oranges, one juiced and one sliced
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
bone-in chicken parts, pat dry (thighs and legs are best)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced (any kind)
1 teaspoon dried thyme, fresh chopped
1 tablespoon dried rosemary, fresh chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, garlic, sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken in a rimmed 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place parts skin side up and spread them out evenly in the pan. Pour olive oil mixture all over chicken, turning pieces to coat all sides. (If you marinated the chicken in this mixture, still add it all in). Arrange slices of lemon, orange and onion around and under the chicken. Sprinkle all over generously with thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper.
  • Bake uncovered for about 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked and juices run clear. Remove parts to a serving platter and garnish with additional chopped fresh herbs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.9, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 2.5, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 9.6, Protein 1.1

CITRUS HERB ROASTED CHICKEN



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Discard herbs and spices that have been in your kitchen for more than one year. They really don't have any flavor or redeeming value. Step #6 for Slow-Roasted Chicken or see Faster-Roasted Chicken Method, Step #8.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 3h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (4 1/2-5 lb) whole roasting chickens
4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons smoked paprika or 2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 large lemon, cut into 8 wedges
1 small onion, cut into 8 wedges
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional)
lemon twist (optional)
fresh rosemary sprig (optional)

Steps:

  • Remove the giblets from chicken; discard or save for another use. If you like, rinse the chicken thoroughly on outside as well as inside the body and neck cavities. Let any excess water run off. Pat dry with paper towels. To prevent the wing tips from overbrowning and for a neater appearance, twist wing tips under back of the chicken. Set aside. Open and cuff back the top of a large, freezer-quality zipper-type plastic storage bag; set aside.
  • For spice rub: In a small bowl, combine salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, thyme, black pepper, sage and cayenne pepper. Remove 1 tablespoon of the spice rub; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the reserved 1 tablespoon of spice rub, lemon, onion, garlic and sugar. Squeeze a wedge of lemon over the lemon mixture. Cover and chill for 8 to 24 hours.
  • Use your fingers to rub and massage the remaining spice rub all over the chicken's skin and inside the body cavity. If possible, reach under the skin. Place chicken in storage bag. Seal bag and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 8 to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degree. Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Stuff the chicken's cavity with the lemon and onion mixture. If you like, add 1 sprig of rosemary inside the cavity. Roast, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • To Slow-Roast Chicken: Reduce the oven temperature to 250 degree. Roast, uncovered, for 1 hour. Use a squeeze-style baster or a pastry brush to baste the chicken with the pan juices. Roast, uncovered, for 2-1/2 to 3 hours more, basting chicken with pan juices about every 30 minutes. (Note: Basting ensures the chicken will be moist.) Roast the chicken until the drumsticks move easily in their sockets and chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken from oven. (Note: Check the internal temperature of the chicken with an instant meat thermometer inserted into the center of an inside thigh muscle. The tip of the thermometer should not touch the bone and thermometer should register 180 degree.)
  • To serve, transfer chicken to a large serving platter. If you like, garnish with lemon twists and rosemary sprigs.
  • Faster-Roasted Chicken Method: Prepare chicken as directed above in Steps 1 through 6. Reduce heat to 375 degree. Roast, uncovered, in a 375 degree oven for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until drumsticks move easily in their sockets and chicken is no longer pink (180 degree). Remove chicken from oven. Cover; let stand for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.7, Fat 40.6, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 186.4, Sodium 1338.1, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 44.3

Tips:

  • Selecting the Right Chicken: Choose a whole chicken that is plump and free of blemishes. Look for a chicken with a moist, slightly pink interior and no signs of bruising or discoloration.
  • Preparing the Chicken: Remove the giblets from the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Season the chicken inside and out with salt and pepper.
  • Creating the Citrus-Herb Paste: Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped thyme, rosemary, and lemon zest in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
  • Stuffing the Chicken: Place half of the citrus-herb paste inside the chicken cavity. Truss the chicken with kitchen twine to keep the stuffing in place.
  • Roasting the Chicken: Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan. Brush the remaining citrus-herb paste all over the chicken. Roast the chicken in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Resting the Chicken: Once the chicken is roasted, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in moist and tender meat.

Conclusion:

This Citrus-Herb Roasted Chicken is an exceptional dish that combines the vibrant flavors of citrus and herbs with the succulent taste of roasted chicken. The citrus-herb paste not only infuses the chicken with a burst of freshness but also keeps it moist and juicy during the roasting process. The result is a delectable chicken that is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family dinner or a special gathering. With its easy-to-follow steps and minimal ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a favorite among home cooks and chicken lovers alike. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds tantalized and your loved ones asking for seconds.

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