Description
Orange Herb Roasted Chicken is a delightful culinary experience that combines juicy chicken with vibrant citrus and aromatic herbs. This dish not only fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma but also promises to impress at any gathering. With its perfect balance of flavors and stunning presentation, it’s an ideal choice for family dinners, special occasions, or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, this recipe ensures everyone will come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 2 oranges, cut into wedges
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, honey, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken.
- Stuff the chicken cavity with orange wedges, garlic cloves, thyme, and rosemary.
- Set oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour or until juices run clear.
- Drizzle leftover marinade over the chicken during the last 10 minutes of roasting.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg