Orange Chicken Roast (Printable Version)
Full chicken baked with honey, oranges and herbs for a moist and tasty dinner option.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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4-5 pound whole chicken
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
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1 tablespoon diced fresh thyme
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary
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Juice and zest from 2 big oranges
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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Salt and pepper as needed
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1 small onion, cut into quarters
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1 cup chicken broth
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2 tablespoons butter (if desired)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Turn your oven on to 400°F (200°C). Dry the chicken completely with paper towels so you'll get that nice crispy skin. Massage the bird with olive oil, then rub in the garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper all over.
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Grab a small bowl and stir together the orange juice, zest, honey, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard until everything's well combined. Put it aside for now.
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Tuck the quartered onion inside the chicken cavity to boost flavor while it cooks.
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Lay the chicken breast-side up in your roasting pan. Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan to keep everything juicy. Brush some orange sauce all over the chicken, but save some for later. Let it cook about an hour until golden brown and the temperature inside hits 165°F (75°C). Halfway through, brush on more sauce to get that sweet, sticky coating.
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Take the chicken out and don't touch it for 10 minutes. This lets all the juices sink back into the meat. Then carve it up and serve with the pan drippings and extra orange sauce.
# Additional Notes:
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Don't skip letting the chicken rest after cooking or you'll lose all those tasty juices when you cut into it.