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The Ultimate Roasted Orange Chicken Recipe for Busy Weeknights

Whole Roasted Orange Chicken with citrus glaze and fresh herbs
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Roasted Orange Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring a whole chicken roasted with citrusy orange glaze, garlic, herbs, and honey for a sweet, savory, and aromatic main course.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Zest of 2 large oranges
  • Juice of 2 large oranges
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels to help the skin crisp while roasting.

2. Rub the chicken with olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, coating the entire bird evenly.

3. In a small bowl whisk together orange zest, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard to make the orange glaze.

4. Place the quartered onion inside the chicken cavity for extra flavor during roasting.

5. Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan and pour the chicken broth around it in the pan.

6. Brush the chicken with the prepared orange glaze, reserving some glaze for basting later.

7. Roast the chicken for about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, basting halfway through with more glaze, until the skin is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

8. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before carving.

9. Serve the roasted chicken with pan juices and extra orange glaze drizzled over the top.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry before seasoning helps achieve crispy skin during roasting.

Basting with glaze during cooking enhances the caramelized citrus flavor.

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and used in salads, sandwiches, or wraps.

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