Best 7 Honey Bbq Orange Chicken Recipes

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"Honey BBQ Orange Chicken" is a mouthwatering dish that blends the sweet and tangy flavors of honey, barbecue sauce, and orange juice to create a tantalizing taste experience. This recipe combines the crispy texture of fried chicken with a delectable sauce, making it a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned cook looking for a new twist on a classic dish or a beginner yearning to impress with a delightful meal, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating this irresistible culinary delight.

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HONEY ORANGE CHICKEN



Honey Orange Chicken image

"I couldn't get enough of the sweet-and-citrusy marinade flavoring this grilled chicken," says Mary Hart Easterling, Santa Clarita, California. "So I saved some to drizzle on top."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup chicken broth
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 bone-in chicken breast halves (10 ounces each)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
4 cups hot cooked rice
Chopped green onions, orange slices and parsley sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool. Pour 1-1/3 cups marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4-8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 12-15 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Meanwhile, combine cornstarch and water in a small saucepan until smooth; stir in reserved marinade. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove and discard skin from chicken. Serve chicken over rice; drizzle with sauce. Garnish with green onions, orange slices and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STICKY HONEY ORANGE GRILLED CHICKEN



Sticky Honey Orange Grilled Chicken image

A delicious take on orange chicken! Such a bright and delicious blend of sweet, tangy and smokey flavors. Its so easy to make and that glaze will leave everyone craving more. My whole family loved this chicken!

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 Tbsp orange zest
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp hot sauce
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, (minced)
3 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, (trimmed of excess fat)
1 tsp chopped parsley, (for garnish (optional))
2 Tbsp butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tsp orange zest
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
2 Tbsp dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl whisk together orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, olive oil, hot sauce, dijon mustard and garlic.
  • Place chicken thighs in a gallon size resealable bag, pour marinade over chicken then seal bag while pressing out excess air.
  • Rub marinade over chicken, transfer to refrigerator and let marinate 1 - 6 hours.
  • Preheat a grill over medium-high heat to about 400 degrees.
  • While grill is preheating prepare glaze - in a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
  • Whisk in honey, orange juice, orange zest, BBQ sauce and dijon mustard and remove from heat. Set aside about 1/3 cup for serving.
  • Grill chicken about 4 minutes per side then brush with glaze and grill until cooked through (165 degrees in center) and slightly charred about 2 minutes per side more.
  • Serve warm with reserved glaze, garnished with parsley if desired.
  • Recipe source: adapted slightly from the Neely's

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 44 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 224 mg, Sodium 507 mg, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BARBECUED ORANGE CHICKEN



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Chicken quarters are marinated briefly in honey barbecue sauce and orange juice then oven roasted to juicy perfection.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup KRAFT Spicy Honey Barbecue Sauce
1 Tbsp. grated orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice
1 whole chicken, quartered (3-1/2 lb.)

Steps:

  • Mix barbecue sauce, orange zest and juice in resealable plastic bag or glass baking dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Seal bag or cover dish; refrigerate at least 30 min. to marinate.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken, skin side up, on rack in foil-lined roasting pan.
  • Bake 40 to 50 min. or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g

HONEY BBQ CHICKEN



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I grill everything-veggies, oxtail, tofu. This chicken is our favorite. I keep a ready supply of sauce and rub, so prep couldn't be easier. -Jerry Rosiek, Eugene, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 chicken leg quarters
RUB:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
SAUCE:
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Dash cayenne pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry. Combine rub ingredients. Rub over chicken pieces; refrigerate, covered, in a shallow dish 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sauce ingredients, adding cayenne if desired. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, to allow flavors to blend, 8-10 minutes., On an oiled grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat, turning frequently, until a thermometer reads 165°, 35-45 minutes., Reduce heat to medium-low. Brush chicken with sauce, reserving 1/2 cup. Cook, covered, until chicken pieces register 170°-175°, 4-6 minutes. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 1542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

ORANGE HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN



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Really easy, tangy and tasty. A delicious orange/honey/soy/garlic marinade! Yum!

Provided by NIBLETS

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup orange juice
2 cloves crushed garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • To Make Marinade: Combine the soy sauce, honey, orange juice, garlic, oregano, pepper and paprika. Mix all together and pour over chicken pieces. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from refrigerator. Place chicken and marinade in a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Baste once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 635.2 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

ORANGE-BBQ BAKED CHICKEN



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A little orange juice and BBQ sauce make a fine marinade for this easy Orange-BBQ Baked Chicken. Bonus: no need to fire up the grill!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup KRAFT Spicy Honey Barbecue Sauce
1 Tbsp. zest and 1/4 cup juice from 1 orange
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1 broiler-fryer chicken (4 lb.), cut up

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix all ingredients except chicken until blended. Pour half into saucepan; reserve for later use.
  • Place chicken in roasting pan sprayed with cooking spray; brush with remaining barbecue sauce mixture.
  • Bake 45 to 50 min. or until chicken is done (165°F). About 5 min. before chicken is done, cook reserved barbecue sauce mixture on low heat until heated through.
  • Serve chicken with reserved barbecue sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 14 g, Protein 25 g

HONEY ORANGE BASIL CHICKEN



Honey Orange Basil Chicken image

Very easy recipe. I catered an informal wedding for a friend and this was the main dish. It received rave reviews. Serve with rice medley and salad. Good recipe for working folks.

Provided by MOMZRIGHT

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil, or to taste
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the orange juice, oil, honey, parsley, basil, orange zest, salt, and pepper. Place chicken in the bag, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat the grill for medium heat.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Place the chicken on the grill, and discard marinade. Cook chicken 15 minutes, turning once, or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 204.7 mg, Sugar 5 g

Tips for Making the Best Honey BBQ Orange Chicken:

  • Use Fresh Oranges: Fresh oranges provide the best flavor and aroma to the dish. If you don't have fresh oranges, you can use store-bought orange juice, but the taste will not be as vibrant.
  • Choose Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs: Chicken thighs are more flavorful and juicy than breasts, and they hold up better to the cooking process. Boneless, skinless thighs are also easier to work with.
  • Make Sure the Chicken Is Well-Coated in Marinade: The marinade helps to flavor and tenderize the chicken. Make sure each piece of chicken is well-coated in the marinade before cooking.
  • Cook the Chicken Over Medium Heat: Cooking the chicken over medium heat allows it to cook evenly without burning.
  • Use a Meat Thermometer: To ensure that the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • Make the Sauce While the Chicken Cooks: This allows the flavors in the sauce to meld together.
  • Serve the Chicken with Rice or Noodles: Honey BBQ orange chicken is traditionally served with rice or noodles, but you can also serve it with other sides such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Honey BBQ orange chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make the best honey BBQ orange chicken that will surely be a hit with your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to cook up a storm in the kitchen!

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