Chicken with Orange, Lemon & Ginger Recipe

Name: Chicken with Orange, Lemon & Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lemon; 1 roasting chicken, about 5 pounds; grated lemon, zest of; 1 lemon, cut into quarters; grated orange, zest of; 1 orange, cut into quarters; 3 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh gingerroot; salt; freshly ground black pepper; 5 tablespoons margarine, melted,or olive oil; 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ½ cup fresh orange juice; 3 tablespoons honey; orange section (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 lemon
1 roasting chicken, about 5 pounds
grated lemon, zest of
1 lemon, cut into quarters
grated orange, zest of
1 orange, cut into quarters
3 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh gingerroot
salt
freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons margarine, melted,or olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons honey
orange section (for garnish)

1
Preheat an oven to 350F degrees.
2
Cut the lemon into quarters.
3
Rub the outside of the chicken with one of the lemon quarters, then discard.
4
In a small bowl, stir together the lemon and orange zests and 1 tablespoon of the grated ginger.
5
Rub this mixture evenly in the cavity.
6
Put the lemon and orange quarters inside the bird.
7
Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan.
8
Sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
9
In the now-empty small bowl, combine the melted margarine or olive oil, lemon and orange juices, honey, and the remaining 2 tablespoons ginger.
10
Mix well.
11
Place the chicken in the oven and roast, basting with the citrus juice mixture at least 4 times during cooking, until the juices run clear when the thigh is pierced with a knife, about 1 hour.
12
Transfer to a serving platter and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
13
Carve the chicken.
14
Garnish with orange sections.
15
Variation: Use 4 tablespoons pomegranate juice in place of the lemon juice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lemon, 1 roasting chicken, about 5 pounds, grated lemon, zest of, 1 lemon, cut into quarters, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Orange, Lemon & Ginger falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken with Orange, Lemon & Ginger

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