Roast Chicken With Orange and Peppers Recipe

Name: Roast Chicken With Orange and Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 oranges; 6 sprigs parsley; 1 bulb of garlic, separated into cloves; 1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken; salt and black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 12 ounce butter, softened; 1 red bell pepper, halved, seeded and diced; 5 tablespoons orange juice; 4 ½ tablespoons brandy; fresh basil, chopped, to garnish

Servings: persons

3 oranges
6 sprigs parsley
1 bulb of garlic, separated into cloves
1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken
salt and black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
12 ounce butter, softened
1 red bell pepper, halved, seeded and diced
5 tablespoons orange juice
4 ½ tablespoons brandy
fresh basil, chopped, to garnish

1
Cut 2 of the oranges lengthwise into quarters, leaving them unpeeled.
2
Peel the remaining orange and separate into segments, without the tough membranes.
3
Put the parsely, orange quarters and half of the garlic cloves into the cavity of the chicken.
4
Weigh the chicken and calculate the roasting time at 20 mins per 1lb plus an extra 20 minutes.
5
Rub the chicken with salt and pepper, and the paprika, cayenne and butter.
6
Place the chicken, breast side down in a roasting tin.
7
Add the red pepper and remaining garlic cloves.
8
Roast in a preheated oven at 375F for the calculated time, turning the chicken breast side up half way through cooking.
9
Check that the chicken is done then remove it from the tine with the red pepper and garlic.
10
Carve the chicken and arrange on a warmed serving platter with the pepper and garlic.
11
Keep hot.
12
Spoon off all but 1 tbs of fat from the roasting tin, leaving behind the cooking juices.
13
Add the orange juice and brandy and boil on the stovetop until reduced.
14
Add the orange segments and heat through.
15
Spoon the orange segments and sauce over the chicken, sprinkle with the basil and serve at once.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 oranges, 6 sprigs parsley, 1 bulb of garlic, separated into cloves, 1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, and more.

Yes, Roast Chicken With Orange and Peppers 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.

Roast Chicken With Orange and Peppers

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