Description
A vibrant and flavorful Orange Roasted Chicken that fills your home with an irresistible aroma, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Orange slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika to create the orange sauce.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and pour the orange sauce over it, ensuring it is well-coated.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, basting with the sauce every 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Carve the chicken and serve garnished with fresh orange slices.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the orange sauce for a few hours or overnight before roasting. Pair with rice or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg