Roasted Orange Glazed Chicken Recipe

Name: Roasted Orange Glazed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (5 1/2 lb) whole chickens; 1 small orange; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 small red onion, cut into 8 wedges; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Glaze; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

1 (5 1/2 lb) whole chickens
1 small orange
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 small red onion, cut into 8 wedges
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Glaze
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch salt

1
Heat oven to 425u00b0F.
2
Remove giblets and neck from chicken.
3
Rinse chicken inside and out with cold running water; drain well.
4
Pat dry with paper towels.
5
Grate 1/2 teaspoons rind from orange and set aside.
6
Cut orange into quarters.
7
Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoons salt inside cavity of bird.
8
Stuff chicken with onion, orange quarters, bay leaf, and thyme.
9
Place on rack in large foil-lined roasting pan.
10
Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
11
Roast chicken 1 hour and 15 minutes.
12
In small bowl, combine reserved orange rind with glaze ingredients, and brush over entire chicken.
13
Roast 15 minutes more, or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of chicken thigh reaches 175u00b0F and juices run clear.
14
Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

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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: 1 (5 1/2 lb) whole chickens, 1 small orange, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, 1 small red onion, cut into 8 wedges, and more.

Yes, Roasted Orange Glazed Chicken 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.

Roasted Orange Glazed Chicken

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