Best 8 Orange Baked Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of orange baked chicken breast recipes, crafted to tantalize your taste buds. These recipes showcase the perfect harmony of tangy citrus flavors, succulent chicken, and aromatic herbs, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. From the classic Orange Baked Chicken Breasts, bursting with zesty orange and honey glaze, to the tantalizing Orange Chicken with Honey Garlic Sauce, each recipe brings a unique twist to this timeless dish. Embark on a flavor-filled adventure as you explore our curated selection, promising an extraordinary dining experience with every bite.

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

DELICIOUS ORANGE CHICKEN



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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

6 bone-in chicken breast halves (7 ounces each), skin removed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 medium navel orange, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce

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

ORANGE JUICE CHICKEN



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This is the perfect quick and easy healthy chicken recipe! The orange juice sauce is the best!

Provided by Sherrie M.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup packed brown sugar, divided
2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread mustard evenly over the chicken and sprinkle with chopped onion. Coat lightly with 1/4 cup of the brown sugar and pour in enough orange juice to cover chicken. Add butter on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, then remove leftover sauce from baking dish and pour into a saucepan. Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar and return to oven.
  • Whisk flour into sauce in saucepan. Add any leftover orange juice and heat on high until the sauce thickens. Remove chicken from oven and place on a serving dish; pour sauce over the chicken or into a gravy boat, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 83.7 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 314.7 mg, Sugar 38.1 g

BAKED ORANGE-GLAZED CHICKEN



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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

½ cup orange juice
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

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

BAKED ORANGE CHICKEN



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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

1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons orange marmalade

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

ORANGE BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Here's a recipe that I found online and wanted to try. It was originally written using split chicken breasts, but I changed it by using boneless skinless chicken. It worked out extremely well and has become one of mine and my family's favorite healthy chicken recipes.

Provided by SmoochTheCook

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb boneless skinless chicken, trimmed
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Wash chicken and dry well with absorbent towels. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour mixture over chicken, and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, basting occasionally.
  • Source: Southern Living Cookbook for Two.

ROASTED ORANGE CHICKEN



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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

5 small tangerines or clementines
1/2 packed cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar or distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cayenne or other hot red ground chile
1 (4-pound) whole chicken
Salt and black pepper
8 slices peeled fresh ginger

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.

SWEET ORANGE BAKED CHICKEN



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Enjoy the taste of orange in this delightful rice and chicken recipe - perfect for dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box (6.2 oz) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix (with seasoning packet)
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
8 boneless skinless chicken breasts (3 lb)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Cook rice as directed on package, omitting butter. Stir in almonds and butter.
  • Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Cut slit in each chicken breast to form a pocket. Spoon about 1/4 cup rice mixture into each pocket. Place chicken in pan; sprinkle evenly with salt.
  • In small bowl, mix marmalade, honey, mustard and thyme until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup of mixture for serving. Brush remaining marmalade mixture over chicken.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
  • Heat reserved marmalade mixture over medium heat and pour evenly over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551, Carbohydrate 53 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 57 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 696 mg

ORANGE ZESTED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Citrus makes it sensational! This five-ingredient main dish is done in 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb)

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix seasoned salt and garlic powder.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat butter and orange peel over medium heat until butter is melted. Add chicken; sprinkle with salt mixture. Cook about 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to score the chicken breasts deeply, allowing the marinade to penetrate more deeply and resulting in a more flavorful dish.
  • Make sure the marinade is evenly distributed over the chicken breasts, coating them completely. You can use a brush or your hands to ensure even coverage.
  • Allow the chicken breasts to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to maximize the flavor infusion.
  • Preheat the oven to the correct temperature before baking the chicken breasts. This will help ensure that they cook evenly and thoroughly.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  • Bake the chicken breasts for the recommended amount of time, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), as measured with a meat thermometer.
  • Let the chicken breasts rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

This collection of orange baked chicken breast recipes offers a delightful and flavorful twist on a classic dish. With variations ranging from simple and straightforward to more elaborate and gourmet, there's a recipe here to suit every taste and occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a dinner party, these recipes are sure to impress. Don't forget to experiment with different marinades and sides to create your own unique and delicious orange baked chicken breast dish.

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