Description
Roasted Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken with a tangy-sweet orange glaze, creating a burst of flavor in every bite. This impressive yet simple recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, ensuring your kitchen fills with an irresistible aroma. The juicy chicken, complemented by fresh citrus and savory garlic, makes it an instant favorite among family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 large fresh oranges (juiced and zested)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger (grated)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together orange juice, zest, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes in half of the marinade.
- Place the marinated chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until juices run clear.
- Drizzle remaining marinade over the chicken and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg