Roasted Orange Chicken: Easy Recipe for a Juicy Family Dinner
Enjoy a flavorful and juicy Roasted Orange Chicken that is perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 oranges (juiced and zested)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the orange juice, zest, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for about 1.5 hours, or until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the orange mixture overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Roasted Orange Chicken, Family Dinner, Easy Recipe