Roasted Chicken with Orzo Recipe

Name: Roasted Chicken with Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups white wine; 2 cups orange juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 large sweet onion, sliced (Vidalia, Maui); 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 (3 to 4 pound) whole chickens; 12 to 16 cloves fresh garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh pepper; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 shallots minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon maple syrup or currant jelly; 1 cup dried cranberries; 2 cups red wine, reduced by 1/2; 2 cups chicken broth (unsalted) or; fresh chicken stock; Salt and pepper; 1 cup fresh cranberries

Servings: persons

3 cups white wine
2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 large sweet onion, sliced (Vidalia, Maui)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 (3 to 4 pound) whole chickens
12 to 16 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh pepper
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 shallots minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup or currant jelly
1 cup dried cranberries
2 cups red wine, reduced by 1/2
2 cups chicken broth (unsalted) or
fresh chicken stock
Salt and pepper
1 cup fresh cranberries

1
Mix all marinade ingredients together in large vessel or bowl.
2
Add chickens and cover.
3
Put in refrigerator overnight or for at least 4 hours.
4
Pre-heat oven at 400 degrees F.
5
In a bowl, mix rub ingredients together.
6
Remove chickens from marinade and cover with rub.
7
Place in roasting pan and cook for 1 1/2 hours in oven, or until done.
8
Remove from heat when done and let rest 15 minutes before cutting.
9
In a large saute pan, add oil and shallots.
10
Saute until soft.
11
Add syrup and dried cranberries.
12
Stir for a few minutes.
13
Add wine, and reduce by half.
14
Add broth to pan and add salt and pepper, to taste.
15
Strain through a fine strainer.
16
Return strained liquid to pan and add fresh cranberries.
17
Cook until they start to pop.
18
Turn off heat.
19
If a thicker sauce is preferred, add 1 tablespoon arrowroot to 1 tablespoon water, stir, and then add to sauce.
20
Bring to a boil and,serve over chicken.
21
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850

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups white wine, 2 cups orange juice, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 large sweet onion, sliced (Vidalia, Maui), and more.

Yes, Roasted Chicken with Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Roasted Chicken with Orzo

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Variations & substitutions

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