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Roasted Orange Chicken

Irresistibly Juicy Roasted Orange Chicken Recipe You’ll Love

This Roasted Orange Chicken combines the vibrant zest of oranges with honey for a delightful and easy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Citrus Glaze
  • 2 medium Fresh oranges juiced and zested
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper adjust to taste
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish by lightly coating it with nonstick spray.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Whisk together the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, cayenne pepper, and olive oil in a bowl.
  4. Pour half of the glaze over the chicken in the baking dish.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. Drizzle the remaining glaze over the chicken, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow chicken to marinate for 30 minutes for deeper flavor absorption before baking. Serve with rice or salad for a complete meal.

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