Best 8 Dutch Oven Orange Roast Chicken Recipes

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When it comes to creating a memorable and flavorful dish, few things can beat the classic combination of chicken and oranges. The sweet and tangy flavors of the citrus fruit perfectly complement the savory taste of the chicken, resulting in a tantalizing experience for your taste buds. Cooking a Dutch oven orange roast chicken is an effortless and rewarding culinary adventure that will impress your family and friends alike. With just a few simple steps, you can easily transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary feast, leaving your kitchen filled with irresistible aromas and your dinner table adorned with a golden-brown masterpiece.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

DUTCH OVEN ORANGE ROAST CHICKEN



Dutch Oven Orange Roast Chicken image

I love using my Fontignac enamel Dutch oven. From that, I created this French country-style chicken dish. The chicken always comes out so moist and tender! Adding potatoes and carrots makes it a full meal in one recipe. It also produces a generous amount of stock for dressing and gravy that night as well as soup or chili with the leftovers the next day. My husband loves it!

Provided by Holly Johnson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small onions, quartered, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium orange
1 cup fresh parsley sprigs
1 (4.5 pound) whole chicken
1 tablespoon lemon and herb seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 small red potatoes, halved
1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots
⅓ cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in the bottom of a Dutch oven over medium heat. Lightly saute 1/2 of the onions and 2 cloves garlic in the hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Place the orange, remaining onion quarters, and parsley in the cavity of the chicken. Tie the legs together with string and place in the Dutch oven. Sprinkle lemon and herb seasoning, kosher salt, and pepper evenly over top. Add potatoes, carrots, wine, and sauteed onion blend around chicken.
  • Cook over low heat until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Transfer the Dutch oven to the preheated oven and roast until skin is crispy, about 15 minutes. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 72.8 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 253.3 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

DUTCH OVEN ORANGE ROASTED CHICKEN



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An interesting experiment... My goal was to get a bird from oven to table, as fast as possible (no brining) by utilizing a super-hot oven and the closed environment of the dutch oven. The result was a tender, VERY flavorful bird that would lend itself to many variations. Lemon/Oregano, Apple/cinammon, Lime/Cilantro.. etc...

Provided by Steve_G

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 -5 lbs roasting chickens, rinsed and trimmed of excess fat
2 medium onions, quartered
1 orange, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon canola oil (for the skin)
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 500 degrees while you're cleaning bird and prepping ingredients.
  • Place a small rack in the bottom of a large dutch oven.
  • Whisk the canola oil and soy sauce in a small bowl, Mix rub seasonings in a bag.
  • Loosen the skin on the chicken with your hands and paint the canola/soy mixture UNDER the skin and in the cavity.
  • Apply dry rub under skin and in cavity, it will stick very well to the soy/oil mix.
  • put two onion quarters and two orange slices in the cavity.
  • Use your hands to rub the last TB of oil all over the bird, Place bird breast side down in the dutch oven, place remaining orange slices& onion quarters around bird.
  • You can toss in the neck and giblets in there too.
  • Put the lid on the dutch oven and bake for 50 mins covered, Remove cover and bake for another 15-20 mins, until internal temp reaches 170 degrees the thickest part of the thigh.
  • Allow to sit, uncovered for 10 mins before serving.
  • The pan drippings make for an outstanding sauce, just deglaze with a bit more orange juice or some white wine, allow to thicken, season, strain and serve.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH ORANGE GLAZE



Roasted Chicken with Orange Glaze image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 large navel orange, zested and juiced (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
Roasted Asparagus with Orange Glaze, optional, recipe follows
4 boneless skin-on chicken breasts
2 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large navel orange, zested and juiced (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Freshly grated orange zest, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the orange citrus glaze: Whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, honey, oregano, sherry vinegar, 2 large pinches of salt and a pinch of pepper. Slowly incorporate the canola oil to create an emulsion. Yield: about 1 cup
  • For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set a rack over the sheet.
  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Coat the chicken with the canola oil and generously sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on the rack set over the baking sheet and roast in the oven until cooked through and the internal temperature is 165 degrees F, 40 to 50 minutes depending on the size of the chicken. In the last 10 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken with 2/3 cup of the orange citrus glaze in 5 minutes intervals. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Reserve the remaining glaze for Roasted Asparagus with Orange Glaze.
  • For the asparagus: Whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, honey, oregano, sherry vinegar, 2 large pinches of salt and a pinch of pepper. Slowly incorporate the canola oil to create an emulsion. Yield: about 1 cup
  • For the asparagus: Place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toss the asparagus with the olive oil in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the asparagus to the hot baking sheet and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the asparagus to a serving platter. Drizzle with 1/3 cup of the orange citrus glaze and sprinkle with some orange zest.

ROASTED ORANGE CHICKEN



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Whole tangerines, peel and all, roast alongside chicken in a sweetened soy sauce that thickens into a glaze and lacquers the bird. The fruit wedges soften in the syrupy sauce while infusing it with their floral bittersweetness. Reminiscent of savory Cantonese soy sauce chicken and tangy American Chinese orange chicken, this dish also combines the warmth of ginger with the bit of heat from ground hot chiles. You can eat the tangerine wedges along with the chicken, which is delicious with its sauce over steamed rice or boiled noodles. Serve with stir-fried brussels sprouts or bok choy.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     poultry, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 small tangerines or clementines
1/2 packed cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar or distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cayenne or other hot red ground chile
1 (4-pound) whole chicken
Salt and black pepper
8 slices peeled fresh ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Squeeze 1/4 cup juice from 2 to 3 tangerines into a small bowl; reserve the spent peels. Cut the remaining tangerines into wedges with their peels intact, and set aside. Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and cayenne to the tangerine juice and whisk until the sugar dissolves.
  • Generously season the chicken inside and out with salt and pepper. Tuck the wingtips behind the body. Stuff the tangerine peels and 6 ginger slices into the cavity, then tie the legs together using kitchen twine. Place in a large ovenproof skillet, and scatter the tangerine wedges and remaining 2 slices ginger around the chicken.
  • Slowly pour the juice mixture all over the chicken, then slide the skillet into the oven. Roast for 30 minutes.
  • Using a large spoon or baster, quickly and carefully coat the chicken with the pan sauce. Continue roasting, basting every 10 minutes, until the chicken is browned and cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes longer. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast should register 155 degrees and, in the leg, 170 degrees. The chicken will continue to cook while it rests.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for about 5 minutes. If the pan sauce isn't already syrupy, bring it to a boil over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Be sure to wear oven mitts or use a kitchen towel to hold the skillet (the handle is hot). Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bubbles grow larger and paler brown, and the sauce is the consistency of syrup, about 5 minutes. Discard the ginger.
  • Serve the chicken whole or carved with the glaze poured all over the meat. Arrange the tangerine wedges from the pan around the bird. You can eat them, if you'd like.

DUTCH OVEN WHOLE ROAST CHICKEN



Dutch Oven Whole Roast Chicken image

Simple preparation in a Dutch oven for a moist and delicious whole chicken.

Provided by Charlie Ciborek

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 3h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup kosher salt
¼ cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
1 (4 pound) whole chicken
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Combine salt, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, and chipotle pepper in a bowl. Rinse and pat chicken dry. Rub with seasoning blend, placing any excess in the cavity.
  • Allow to rest at room temperature for up to 90 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in the bottom of a Dutch oven. Pour butter over the chicken. Cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and allow to rest, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Carve chicken and spoon over pan drippings before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 121.2 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 37.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 2979.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

ORANGE HERB ROASTED CHICKEN



Orange Herb Roasted Chicken image

This whole roasted chicken turns out terrifically flavorful and tender, and the broth left in the bottom is a perfect gravy in itself!

Provided by Nellie Fiorenzi

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chicken broth
1 (4 pound) whole chicken, rinsed and patted dry
½ cup butter, cut into 1 tablespoon sized pieces
2 navel oranges, halved
salt and pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup butter, melted
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh sage

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour the chicken broth into a small roasting pan, and set aside.
  • Loosen the skin from the breasts and thighs of the chicken. Stuff the butter pieces evenly underneath the skin of the chicken, and place into the roasting pan. Squeeze the orange halves over the chicken, and stuff the orange halves into the chicken cavity. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, then rub in the minced garlic. Drizzle the melted butter all over the chicken, then lay the herb sprigs onto the breast and around the legs.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and baste the chicken with the pan juices. Continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 1 to 2 hours. Baste the chicken every 10 to 15 minutes after you uncover it. Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest out of the oven for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 705 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 263.4 mg, Fat 53.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 46.7 g, SaturatedFat 25.8 g, Sodium 379.5 mg

ORANGE ROAST CHICKEN



Orange Roast Chicken image

Orange and herbes de Provence give this dish a Mediterranean flavour. Taken from Food and Drink (LCBO) Holiday 2007

Provided by Tabby Bartley

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (4 1/2 lb) chicken
sea salt
fresh ground pepper
3 large oranges
2 garlic cloves, unpeeled and crushed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons herbes de provence
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 425' F.
  • Wash and pat the chicken dry, remove and excess fat. Season the chicken cavity with salt and pepper.
  • Squeeze the juice from 1 orange, then set the juice aside. Put the squeezed orange halves and garlic inside the chicken. Skewer the cavity closed and truss the bird.
  • Brush the chicken all over with the melted butter and then season with salt and pepperand sprinkle with herbes de provence. Cut the remaining 2 oranges into quaters.
  • Coat the bottom of a roasting pan with the oil, then place the chicken in the pan, with the orange quaters.
  • Roast chicken for 20 min then reduce oven temperature to 350' F. Continue to roast the chicken, basting with the pan juice for another hour or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh reads 165'F.
  • Transfer chicken and oranges to serving platter, placing chicken breast-side down. Let rest loosely covered with aluminium foil for 10 to 15 minute.
  • Tip the roasting pan and spoon out any excess fat. Place the pan over medium heat, add chicken stock and deglaze the pan by scraping up the browned bits with wooden spoon. Add the orange juice and bring to boil, then boil until the liquid is reduced to about 2/3 cup then season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the trussing string from chicken, turn chicken breast side up and carve. Add any juices from the chicken to the sauce. Serve the chicken with the sauce and orange wedges.
  • (for thicker sauce add flour).

ROSEMARY-ORANGE ROASTED CHICKEN



Rosemary-Orange Roasted Chicken image

Guests will fall in love at first sight of this impressive citrus and savory herb roasted chicken-a big hit when my best friend's mom came for a visit. -Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium onions, quartered
1 medium apple, quartered
1 large carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
4 fresh thyme sprigs
4 sprigs fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
1 fresh rosemary sprig
2 cups white wine or chicken broth
GRAVY:
Chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine butter, minced rosemary, orange zest and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from the chicken; rub butter mixture under the skin. Brush chicken with orange juice. Sprinkle salt and remaining pepper over chicken and inside cavity., Place one onion and half of the apple inside the cavity. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Arrange carrot, celery, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, rosemary sprig and remaining onion and apple around chicken. Pour wine into pan., Roast 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, basting occasionally with drippings. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly. Cover and let stand 15 minutes before carving., For gravy, pour drippings and loosened browned bits into a measuring cup. Skim fat. Add enough broth to the drippings to measure 1 cup. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth mixture and nutmeg if desired. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635 calories, Fat 41g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 185mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

Tips:

  • Use thawed and patted-dry chicken: This will help the chicken cook more evenly and prevent it from steaming.
  • Season the chicken liberally: Don't be afraid to use plenty of salt and pepper, as well as other seasonings like garlic powder, paprika, or herbes de Provence.
  • Don't crowd the chicken in the Dutch oven: If the chicken pieces are too close together, they won't cook evenly. Leave some space between the pieces so that the air can circulate.
  • Roast the chicken at a high temperature: This will help the skin to crisp up and prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken: The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest before carving: This will help the juices to redistribute and make the chicken more tender.

Conclusion:

Dutch oven orange roast chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With its crispy skin, juicy meat, and flavorful sauce, this chicken is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and hassle-free chicken recipe, give Dutch oven orange roast chicken a try.

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