ORANGE-MAPLE ROAST CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

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Roast chicken and vegetables with orange and maple sauce for a hearty dinner - a flavorful meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 chicken leg quarters (4 1/2 lb)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup real maple syrup
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed, cut in half
4 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken to large shallow roasting pan.
  • In small bowl, mix syrup, broth, orange peel, orange juice, bourbon, mustard, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place Brussels sprouts and carrots around chicken in pan; dot with butter. Drizzle vegetables with 1/4 cup of the orange mixture. Brush chicken with 1/4 cup orange mixture.
  • Roast 1 hour 15 minutes, brushing every 20 minutes with orange mixture and stirring vegetables once, or until meat thermometer reads at least 165°F. In 1-quart saucepan, heat remaining orange mixture to boiling. Boil 2 minutes. Serve orange sauce with chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Umerfarooq Vince
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This dish is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again.


Jaswant Rai
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it.


Ryan Henry
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


M hamza Shah
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this dish. The orange maple glaze was amazing.


Pum K Khual
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Evangelist Louis Asemah Boahene
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken and vegetables.


Sohil Khan
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the cleanup is minimal.


Ramadhan Amolo
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The orange and maple syrup complemented each other perfectly.


Ivanka Kamfer
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Isaiah Alleyne
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I'm not a big fan of orange-flavored dishes, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection.


ROBERT DOLLAZ
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The chicken was very flavorful and the vegetables were roasted to perfection.


Anita Shahryari
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I found the sauce to be a bit too sweet for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Jayla Hobdy
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the vegetables were delicious.


prokash Prokash
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and vegetables. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Anika Afrin
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The chicken was moist and juicy, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Nambitha Mnyalatyo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The orange maple glaze was delicious and the vegetables were roasted just right.


Candy Crush
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This orange maple roast chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.