Roasted Orange Chicken
Roasted Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly balances the savory flavor of chicken with a vibrant orange glaze. This easy-to-make recipe combines fresh ingredients to create a juicy, tender meal that’s ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests. With each bite, enjoy the zesty citrus notes complemented by aromatic spices, ensuring everyone will be asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium fresh oranges (juice and zest)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and orange zest.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce over it, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve warm with any leftover sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg