Best 14 Roasted Chicken Ala Orange Recipes

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Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our Roasted Chicken Ala Orange, a dish that captures the essence of zesty citrus flavors. This classic French dish features a succulent chicken roasted to perfection, enveloped in a delectable orange sauce that bursts with vibrant tanginess. As the chicken roasts, it absorbs the aromatic essence of oranges, garlic, and herbs, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Alongside the main course, we present a tempting array of complementary side dishes to elevate your dining experience. From the refreshingly crisp Orange-Scented Asparagus to the earthy elegance of Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, each recipe is carefully crafted to harmonize with the Roasted Chicken Ala Orange.

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

CHICKEN À L'ORANGE



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Inspired by Julia Child, this Chicken À L'Orange uses a sweet and savory chicken roasted with shallots and basted with a rosemary, orange marmalade glaze.

Provided by David & Debbie Spivey

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 shallots (peeled and halved lengthwise (quartered if large))
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
4 leg quarters (cut into pieces (4) individual thighs and (4) individual legs.)
½ cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Toss the shallots onto the prepared baking sheet with a tablespoon of the oil and season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the marmalade, vinegar, rosemary, remaining tablespoon oil, and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • If necessary, cut up the chicken into individual legs and thighs. Then place the chicken into the bowl of rosemary orange glaze and toss to coat.Remove the chicken from the bowl and place onto the baking sheet nestling the pieces among the shallots.
  • Place the chicken into the oven and bake the chicken for about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven. Turn the pieces over and baste the rosemary-orange glaze onto the chicken with a basting brush.
  • Return the chicken to the oven and continue to bake, until chicken has browned and cooked through (165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer) and the shallots are tender; for another 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Allow the chicken to cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite sides!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHEET PAN CHICKEN A L'ORANGE



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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

1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons orange zest plus 2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons orange liqueur
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
4 cups broccoli florets (about 2 pounds)
4 shallots, peeled and quartered lengthwise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 oranges, grated and supremed (white pith cut away and segments cut free from their membranes)

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



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 oranges (1 juiced, 1 thinly sliced)
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons grainy mustard
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced, fronds reserved
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 pound fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise, then crosswise if large
8 sprigs thyme, halved
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, crushed

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.

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.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH ORANGE GLAZE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 large navel orange, zested and juiced (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
Roasted Asparagus with Orange Glaze, optional, recipe follows
4 boneless skin-on chicken breasts
2 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large navel orange, zested and juiced (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Freshly grated orange zest, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the orange citrus glaze: Whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, honey, oregano, sherry vinegar, 2 large pinches of salt and a pinch of pepper. Slowly incorporate the canola oil to create an emulsion. Yield: about 1 cup
  • For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set a rack over the sheet.
  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Coat the chicken with the canola oil and generously sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on the rack set over the baking sheet and roast in the oven until cooked through and the internal temperature is 165 degrees F, 40 to 50 minutes depending on the size of the chicken. In the last 10 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken with 2/3 cup of the orange citrus glaze in 5 minutes intervals. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Reserve the remaining glaze for Roasted Asparagus with Orange Glaze.
  • For the asparagus: Whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, honey, oregano, sherry vinegar, 2 large pinches of salt and a pinch of pepper. Slowly incorporate the canola oil to create an emulsion. Yield: about 1 cup
  • For the asparagus: Place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toss the asparagus with the olive oil in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the asparagus to the hot baking sheet and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter. Drizzle with 1/3 cup of the orange citrus glaze and sprinkle with some orange zest.

ROASTED CHICKEN A'LA ORANGE



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I had this while on vacation in Key Largo, FL and had to have the recipe. It is a moist and flavorful chicken with a fabulous sauce that is good on just about everything. It is a real crowd pleaser and an instant hit at every table. Add roasted potatoes, some steamed veggies, salad and bread and you will have a wonderful dinner! The recipe calls for 1/4 cup butter, however, I use less and it always comes out perfect.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 Whole Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens
1 small sweet onion, sliced
1 bunch parsley, with long stems removed
1/4 cup butter, sliced
1 small orange, peeled and quartered
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup white wine (optional)
1 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Clean chicken and pat dry.
  • Sprinkle Salt and Pepper into the chicken cavity.
  • Thinly slice garlic lengthwise into long ovals.
  • Pierce skin of chicken with knife in 5-7 places and insert half of the garlic slices under the skin.
  • Stuff (in small batches to make even throughout cavity) parsley, onion, remaining garlic, orange slices and butter.
  • To close opening, make two slices in the chicken skin, one on either side of opening, and place the leg bone from the opposite side into the sliced skin on both sides.
  • Roast at 350°F for 80 minutes, or when meat thermometer reaches 180 degrees, or when juices run clear.
  • Pour pan juices into a sauce pan and add 3/4 cups orange juice (and optional wine) and whisk until sauce thickens (you can add the remaining 1/4 cup if you need to reheat the sauce).
  • Pour sauce over the chicken slices when served.

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

CHICKEN A LA ORANGE



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This chicken recipe is quick, easy, and yummy. The orange juice makes a tangy sauce that my family loves served over rice. Add a salad, and you have a healthy, quick meal. I allow one chicken breast per person.

Provided by SKEHLER

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 ½ cups orange juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup hot water
3 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown chicken breasts in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook till juices run clear.
  • Add orange juice to the pan. When juice just begins to bubble around the edges of the pan, add corn starch dissolved in hot water. Mix ginger and honey together in a cup, and add to orange juice. Cook until sauce is thick and slightly browned. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 79.5 mg, Sugar 26 g

ORANGE MARMALADE CHICKEN



Orange Marmalade Chicken image

Try this easy, quick and delicious recipe that is ready in less than an hour. This recipe is so versatile that any cut of chicken will work.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 chicken drumsticks
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons barbeque sauce
1 tablespoon sambal oelek
½ tablespoon soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Season drumsticks with salt and pepper and place in an oven-proof dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Combine orange marmalade, Dijon mustard, barbeque sauce, sambal oelek, and soy sauce in a small bowl.
  • Remove dish from oven and brush chicken with marmalade mixture. Return to the oven and bake an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove dish again, turn chicken over, brush with marmalade mixture, and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove dish from oven and baste chicken with remaining marmalade mixture. Preheat the oven's broiler. Return to the oven and broil until chicken starts to blacken and blister, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 123.8 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 754.3 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

CRISPY-SKINNED CHICKEN A L'ORANGE



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 skin-on bone-in chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
4 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Liberally salt and pepper the chicken breast halves. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken, skin side only, until brown and beginning to crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the orange glaze: In a small saucepan, heat the orange juice concentrate, honey, and salt and pepper, to taste, over medium heat, and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Turn the chicken over and brush each piece with the glaze. Turn the chicken skin side up and transfer the pan to the oven. Bake until the internal temperature reaches 160 to 170 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, brushing on more glaze halfway through, about 15 minutes in total. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board. Remove the chicken breast from the bone and slice the meat on the bias. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve.

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH ORANGES AND ROSEMARY



Pan-Roasted Chicken with Oranges and Rosemary image

Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     main-dish

Time 42m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks (6 thighs and 6 drumsticks)
1/2 medium orange, cut into 6 very thin slices and slices cut into half moons
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees F and arrange rack in middle.
  • In a large bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of the oil, rosemary, salt, red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper. Add chicken pieces and turn to coat well. Slip 1 piece of orange under skin of each piece.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter in a cast iron skillet or large frying pan over medium-high heat until butter foams. Working in batches, add 3 or 4 chicken pieces (don't overcrowd the pan) and brown on both sides until skin is crisp and golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per batch. As chicken is finished, place in a 13 by 9-inch baking dish.
  • Once all chicken has browned, place in oven to roast until juices run clear when pricked with a knife and meat registers 160 to 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH CUMIN, HONEY AND ORANGE



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An easy way to give roast chicken some character is to baste it with flavorful liquid. Contrary to conventional wisdom, this does nothing to keep the bird moist. Even a very lean bird remains moist as long as it isn't overcooked. But the liquid adds flavor to the skin and creates a ready-made sauce that can be spooned over the chicken as you serve it. If you add some sugar or other sweetener to the basting liquid, the bird gains a mahogany color that you have to see to believe. As it heats, the sugar caramelizes, becoming thicker and stickier and turning the chicken's skin crisp and gorgeous. The result is not overly sweet, because caramelized sugars have a bitter, complex component. I prefer honey to sugar and like to combine it - as I do here - with orange juice and ground cumin, which together add acidity and even more complexity. This aromatic mix creates pan juices that can be spooned over rice or sopped up with bread.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, weekday, roasts, times classics, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 3-pound chicken, giblets and excess fat removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Use a nonstick roasting pan, or line a roasting pan with a double layer of aluminum foil. Combine orange juice, honey, cumin, salt and pepper in bowl, and whisk until smooth. Place chicken in pan, and spoon all but 1/4 cup of liquid over all of it.
  • Place chicken in oven, legs first, and roast for 10 minutes. Spoon accumulated juices back over chicken, reverse pan back to front, and return to oven. Repeat four times, basting every 10 minutes and switching pan position each time. If chicken browns too quickly, lower heat a bit. If juices dry up, use reserved liquid and 1 or 2 tablespoons of water or orange juice.
  • After 50 minutes of roasting, insert an instant-read thermometer into a thigh; when it reads 155 to 165 degrees, remove chicken from oven, and baste one final time. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 649, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 968 milligrams, Sugar 37 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROSEMARY-ORANGE ROASTED CHICKEN



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Guests will fall in love at first sight of this impressive citrus and savory herb roasted chicken-a big hit when my best friend's mom came for a visit. -Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium onions, quartered
1 medium apple, quartered
1 large carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
4 fresh thyme sprigs
4 sprigs fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
1 fresh rosemary sprig
2 cups white wine or chicken broth
GRAVY:
Chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine butter, minced rosemary, orange zest and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the chicken; rub butter mixture under the skin. Brush chicken with orange juice. Sprinkle salt and remaining pepper over chicken and inside cavity., Place one onion and half of the apple inside the cavity. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Arrange carrot, celery, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, rosemary sprig and remaining onion and apple around chicken. Pour wine into pan., Roast 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, basting occasionally with drippings. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly. Cover and let stand 15 minutes before carving., For gravy, pour drippings and loosened browned bits into a measuring cup. Skim fat. Add enough broth to the drippings to measure 1 cup. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth mixture and nutmeg if desired. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635 calories, Fat 41g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 185mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

ROASTED ORANGE ROSEMARY HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN



Roasted Orange Rosemary Honey Glazed Chicken image

This is always a hit when I make it for dinner parties and Boxing Day dinner because the chicken is always fall-off-the-bone juicy and people love the glaze. People always go for seconds! You may quarter 2 chickens instead if you aren't able to get just legs from your butcher, but I find the legs are juicier and save money. Serve this dish with fragrant rice and dilled carrots or roasted asparagus.

Provided by Jolanta

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 large chicken legs
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup honey
1 cup orange juice with pulp
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
7 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 oranges, zested
2 cloves garlic, minced
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and place in a large glass or plastic bowl.
  • Whisk together honey, orange juice, butter, rosemary, orange zest, and garlic. Pour orange mixture over chicken; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken legs in a single layer in a roasting pan; pour orange mixture over chicken.
  • Roast for 30 minutes in the preheated oven; reduce temperature to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Baste chicken with pan juices every 20 minutes until chicken is a deep orange brown color, no longer pink at the bone, and juices run clear, about 90 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 240 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 59.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 1074.1 mg, Sugar 37.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose a high-quality chicken: A free-range or organic chicken will have better flavor and texture than a conventionally raised chicken.
  • Use a flavorful orange marinade: The marinade will help to infuse the chicken with flavor and keep it moist during roasting.
  • Roast the chicken at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy skin and juicy meat.
  • Baste the chicken with the orange marinade throughout the roasting process: This will help to keep the chicken moist and prevent it from drying out.
  • Serve the chicken with a simple sauce: A simple pan sauce made with the roasting juices, orange juice, and a little bit of honey will complement the chicken perfectly.

Conclusion:

Roasted chicken ala orange is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its crispy skin, juicy meat, and flavorful orange sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party. So next time you're looking for a delicious and simple chicken recipe, give roasted chicken ala orange a try.

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