Best 7 Maple Syrup Orange Chicken Recipes

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**Main Keywords:** Maple Syrup Orange Chicken

**Secondary Keywords:** chicken thigh, chicken breast, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, orange juice, orange zest, maple syrup, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, green onion

**Introduction:**

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Maple Syrup Orange Chicken, a delightful dish that blends the sweetness of maple syrup with the zesty tang of oranges. This recipe collection offers two mouthwatering variations: one featuring succulent chicken thighs for a juicy and flavorful experience, and the other utilizing tender chicken breasts for a leaner alternative. Both versions are marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, orange juice, and orange zest, infusing the chicken with an aromatic and citrusy essence. The chicken is then coated in a luscious glaze made from maple syrup, brown sugar, and cornstarch, creating a caramelized and sticky coating that adds a delightful crunch and irresistible sweetness to each bite. Served atop a bed of fluffy rice and garnished with vibrant green onions, this delectable dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines the best of sweet and savory flavors in this irresistible Maple Syrup Orange Chicken extravaganza!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROSEMARY CHICKEN WITH ORANGE-MAPLE GLAZE



Rosemary Chicken with Orange-Maple Glaze image

Chicken breasts adorned with a fresh rosemary rub, then sauteed and braised in a sauce of orange juice, white wine and maple syrup. This wonderfully rich glaze makes an elegant, quick dinner to serve to guests. To serve, place chicken on top of hot cooked rice on each plate and spoon sauce over the top. Wonderful served with steamed asparagus.

Provided by LINDA W.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup orange juice
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring orange juice and wine to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat slightly, but keep high enough to continue a low boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in maple syrup and continue boiling for another 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until glossy and just slightly thickened. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl mix together the rosemary, salt and pepper. Rub mixture on both sides of chicken breasts, and set aside.
  • Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken breasts, cover skillet and saute for about 5 minutes on each side until lightly browned. Pour orange-maple mixture over chicken (mixture will boil and bubble). Reduce heat to simmer; cover and let cook for another 10 minutes, basting occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has turned into a rich, thick glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 83.7 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 414.3 mg, Sugar 28.9 g

HAPPY ORANGE MAPLE CHICKEN



Happy Orange Maple Chicken image

I decided to make a sweet chicken dish. I had just made a wonderful "Boozy Maple" chicken recipe that I got from a fellow 'Zaar-ite...( Thank you Mirj!!) and I wanted to tweak it some. So I decided to use maple syrup and orange juice (in place of the booze in the other recipe). It worked out just fine!I had time to let them marinate for an hour before cooking, but I believe it would be fine just baking it without the marinating time. You could also use any other chicken or turkey that you like.

Provided by Saralaya

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 3-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup real maple syrup

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • rinse chicken breasts and pat dry.
  • mix together 1/2 cup fresh orange juice and 1/2 cup real maple syrup.
  • if you have time, put the chicken in a plastic ziploc bag, pour in the mixture and let sit for an hour.
  • put the chicken in a pan, pour the juice / syrup mixture over the chicken.
  • cover and bake for about 35 minute.
  • uncover and bake for another 5- 10 min or until done.

MAPLE SYRUP ORANGE CHICKEN



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Make and share this Maple Syrup Orange Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens, about 3-1/2 pounds, cut into 4 quarters
1 fresh orange
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick foil.
  • Place chicken quarters skin-side up on the prepared pan.
  • Remove the zest from the orange with a grater, then juice the orange.
  • Whisk together orange zest, orange juice, butter, maple syrup, onion powder, and salt.
  • Brush orange mixture over the chicken pieces.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until done, basting midway with drippings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 775.3, Fat 52.2, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 217.7, Sodium 716.8, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 26.9, Protein 44.5

ORANGE-MAPLE GLAZED CHICKEN



Orange-Maple Glazed Chicken image

Pick up a medium-size orange for the zest and juice in this tasty chickenrecipe that creatively combines citrus with maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, syrup, vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes. Stir in basil and orange zest. Remove from the heat; set aside., Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt and pepper. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°, basting frequently with orange juice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STICKY ORANGE CHICKEN WITH PARSNIPS, MAPLE & PECANS



Sticky orange chicken with parsnips, maple & pecans image

Pop chicken thighs and root veg into a roasting tin with a sweet and tangy maple glaze for a delicious one-pot dinner

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 blood oranges , 1 juiced, 1 thickly sliced
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
1 tbsp cranberry or redcurrant jelly , melted
2 parsnips , quartered, peeled and the core cut out and discarded
4 chicken thighs , skin on
140g small shallots , left whole but peeled
2 thyme sprigs , broken up a bit
25g pecans , barely chopped
mixed leaf salad or wilted spinach, to serve (optional)
cooked rice , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Juice 1 of the oranges and whisk together with the maple syrup, olive oil, vinegar, mustard and cranberry jelly. Cut the parsnips into chunky lengths. Put the parnips, chicken thighs and shallots in a roasting tin - make sure everything can sit in a single layer but quite snug. Drizzle over half the orange sauce with some seasoning and toss to coat everything. Roast for 35 mins.
  • Remove the tin from the oven and poke the orange slices in among everything. Scatter over the thyme and drizzle over the rest of the orange sauce. Roast for another 15 mins until the chicken is tender and cooked through, and everything is sticky and golden. Mix in the pecans and cook for another 5 mins. Serve straight away, remembering to scrape out all the sticky juices from the tin, and eat with a mixed leaf salad or some wilted spinach, plus a little rice to soak up the sauce, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 40 grams sugar, Fiber 14 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

MAPLE CRANBERRY CHICKEN



Maple Cranberry Chicken image

With just four ingredients, these moist and flavorful chicken breasts are a cinch to prepare. The tart cranberry sauce contrasts nicely with the sweet maple syrup. -Margaret Wilson, San Bernardino, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup maple syrup
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine syrup and 3/4 cup cranberry sauce; set aside. Sprinkle chicken with salt., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°, basting frequently with syrup mixture. , Warm the remaining cranberry sauce; serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MARY'S MAPLE & ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN



Mary's maple & orange glazed chicken image

A great no-fuss dish for a dinner party

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , about 500g/1lb 2oz total weight
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
grated zest of 1 orange
1 tbsp soy sauce

Steps:

  • Make several diagonal slashes across each chicken breast. Tip the other ingredients into a wide shallow bowl and swirl them together until everything is well mixed. Add the chicken breasts and turn them in the mixture until they are evenly coated. At this point you can cover the dish with cling film and chill the chicken for 24 hours, but it's also fine to cook them straight away.
  • Preheat the grill or light the BBQ. Then cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes each side, turning once and brushing or spooning over more marinade as you go, until the chicken is browned and glossy. Serve the chicken on a bed of dressed salad leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh oranges and a good quality maple syrup will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
  • Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken breasts can quickly become dry and tough if they are overcooked. Cook them just until they are cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Make Sure the Sauce is Thickened: The sauce should be slightly thickened before you add the chicken back in. If it is too thin, it will not coat the chicken properly.
  • Serve Immediately: Orange chicken is best served immediately after it is cooked. The chicken will become tough if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

This maple syrup orange chicken recipe is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The combination of sweet and tangy flavors is sure to please everyone at your table. Serve it with rice or noodles and your favorite steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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