Best 13 Roast Chicken With Lemon And Orange Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and juicy roast chicken dish, then you must try out this classic recipe of roast chicken with lemon and orange. This easy-to-make recipe requires just a few simple ingredients and can be prepared in no time. The combination of lemon, orange, and herbs creates a mouthwatering aroma that will fill your kitchen and leave you craving for more. This dish is perfect for a hearty family dinner or a special occasion. The crispy skin, succulent meat, and tangy citrus flavors will surely leave everyone asking for seconds. So let's get started and learn how to make this delicious roast chicken with lemon and orange.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROAST CHICKEN WITH ORANGE, LEMON & GINGER



Roast Chicken With Orange, Lemon & Ginger image

Ginger arrived in Italy with Arabic traders or North African Jewish immigrants, so it's likely that this is a Sicilian or Livornese recipe. From "Cucina Ebraica" by Joyce Goldstein.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lemon
1 (5 lb) roasting chickens
1 lemon, zest of, grated (then cut lemon into quarters)
1 orange, zest of, grated (then cut orange into quarters)
3 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh gingerroot
salt & freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons honey
orange section (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400°F
  • Cut the lemon into quarters.
  • Rub the outside of the chicken with one of the lemon quarters then discard.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the lemon and orange zests and 1 tablespoon of the grated ginger.
  • Rub this mixture evenly in the cavity and put the lemon and orange quarters inside the bird.
  • Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan.
  • Sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
  • In the now-empty small bowl, combine the melted olive oil, lemon and orange juices, honey, and the remaining 2 tablespoons ginger and mix well.
  • Place the chicken in the oven on its side and roast about ten minutes; turn on its other side and roast ten minutes more.
  • Turn oven down to 350°F and turn chicken so it is roasting breast side up and roast till done--about another 40 minutesuntil the juices run clear when the thigh is pierced with a knife, about 1 hour.
  • Baste with the citrus juice mixture at least 4 times during cooking.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Variation: Use 4 tablespoons pomegranate juice in place of the lemon juice.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND ORANGE



Roast Chicken With Lemon and Orange image

Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 5-pound chicken
1 lemon, halved
5 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1/2 orange
1 medium onion (6 ounces) peeled
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Braised potatoes and carrots (see recipe)
1/2 cup water or chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat a conventional oven to 500 degrees.
  • Remove the fat from the crop and cavity of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the lemon, garlic, orange, onion, butter, salt and pepper. Rub the skin with additional salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up, and roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the juices run clean. During the first few minutes, either shake the chicken or move it frequently with a wooden spoon to keep it from sticking.
  • After about 35 minutes, add the braised potatoes and carrots with their cooking liquid to the pan and toss with cooking juices. Return the pan to the oven and cook for about 10 minutes longer, tossing the vegetables in the pan occasionally.
  • When the chicken is done, tilt the bird over the roasting pan to allow the cavity juices to fall into it. Remove the chicken and vegetables to a warmed platter.
  • Put the roasting pan on top of the stove. Add the water or chicken stock and bring the contents of the pan to a boil, while scraping the bottom vigorously with a wooden spoon. Serve the pan juices over the chicken or, for a crisper skin, in a sauceboat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 980, UnsaturatedFat 40 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 70 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 74 grams, SaturatedFat 24 grams, Sodium 1606 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram

ROAST CHICKEN WITH ORANGE, LEMON, AND GINGER



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Provided by Joyce Goldstein

Categories     Chicken     Ginger     Rice     Appetizer     Roast     Sauté     Passover     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Lemon     Orange     Fall     Kosher     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lemon
1 roasting chicken, about 5 pounds
Grated zest of 1 lemon, then lemon cut into quarters
Grated zest of 1 orange, then orange cut into quarters
3 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh ginger root
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons margarine, melted, or olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons honey
Orange sections for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350ºF.
  • Cut the lemon into quarters. Rub the outside of the chicken with one of the lemon quarters, then discard. In a small bowl, stir together the lemon and orange zests and 1 tablespoon of the grated ginger. Rub this mixture evenly in the cavity. Put the lemon and orange quarters inside the bird. Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper. In the now-empty small bowl, combine the melted margarine or olive oil, lemon and orange juices, honey, and the remaining 2 tablespoons ginger. Mix well.
  • Place the chicken in the oven and roast, basting with the citrus juice mixture at least 4 times during cooking, until the juices run clear when the thigh is pierced with a knife, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer to a serving platter and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Carve the chicken. Garnish with orange sections.
  • Variation: Use 4 tablespoons pomegranate juice in place of the lemon juice.

LEMON AND GARLIC ROAST CHICKEN



Lemon and Garlic Roast Chicken image

For dinner tonight, try Ina Garten's Lemon and Garlic Roast Chicken recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (5 to 6-pound) roasting chicken
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large bunch fresh thyme
4 lemons
3 heads garlic, cut in 1/2 crosswise
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 pound sliced bacon
1 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken giblets. Rinse the chicken inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pinfeathers and pat the outside dry. Place the chicken in a large roasting pan. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the thyme, reserving enough thyme to garnish the chicken dish, 1 lemon, halved, and 2 halves of the garlic. Brush the outside of the chicken with the butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. Cut 2 of the lemons in quarters and scatter the quarters and remaining garlic around the chicken. Lay the bacon slices over the chicken to cover.
  • Roast the chicken for 1 hour. Remove the bacon slices from the top of the chicken and set aside. Continue roasting the chicken for an additional 1/2 hour, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. Remove to a platter and cover with aluminum foil while you prepare the gravy.
  • Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the bottom of the pan. Add the wine and chicken stock and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until reduced by half.
  • Slice the chicken on a platter. Garnish the chicken platter with the bacon slices, roasted garlic, reserved thyme and 1 lemon, sliced. Serve with the gravy.

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH ORANGES AND ROSEMARY



Pan-Roasted Chicken with Oranges and Rosemary image

Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     main-dish

Time 42m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks (6 thighs and 6 drumsticks)
1/2 medium orange, cut into 6 very thin slices and slices cut into half moons
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees F and arrange rack in middle.
  • In a large bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of the oil, rosemary, salt, red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper. Add chicken pieces and turn to coat well. Slip 1 piece of orange under skin of each piece.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and butter in a cast iron skillet or large frying pan over medium-high heat until butter foams. Working in batches, add 3 or 4 chicken pieces (don't overcrowd the pan) and brown on both sides until skin is crisp and golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per batch. As chicken is finished, place in a 13 by 9-inch baking dish.
  • Once all chicken has browned, place in oven to roast until juices run clear when pricked with a knife and meat registers 160 to 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH DATES, CITRUS, AND OLIVES



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Be sure to squeeze the juice of the roasted citrus over the final dish before serving for just the right balance of sweet and tart.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 whole chicken (about 5 pounds), cut into 10 pieces ( watch video)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, quartered
1 orange, quartered, plus 1/2 cup fresh juice (from 2 to 3 oranges)
1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
12 large soft dates, such as medjool or khadrawi, halved and pitted
3 sprigs thyme
1 cup large green olives, such as Cerignola

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large roasting pan, season chicken with salt and pepper; drizzle with oil. Squeeze lemon and orange over chicken, then add fruit to pan. Add wine, orange juice, half of dates, and thyme. Roast 25 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven; rotate chicken pieces if browning unevenly. Add olives and remaining dates. Roast until a thermometer inserted in chicken breast (avoiding bone) registers 160 degrees, about 15 minutes more. Transfer chicken and citrus to a platter.
  • Place roasting pan over high heat, mashing some of dates with the back of a wooden spoon, until sauce is reduced and thickened, about 3 minutes. Pour over chicken; serve.

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

SEPHARDIC ROAST CHICKEN WITH ORANGE, LEMON, AND GINGER



Sephardic Roast Chicken With Orange, Lemon, and Ginger image

"Ginger adds a distinctive flavor to this roast chicken. The history of ginger in Jewish cooking began when it arrived in Italy with Sephardic Jewish emigrants from North Africa around 200 B.C." From a Shop Rite calendar for Passover. I would season chicken with garlic powder as well as salt and pepper but the recipe doesn't call for garlic.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 3h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (5 lb) roasting chickens
1 orange
2 lemons
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated, divided
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
5 tablespoons margarine, unsalted, melted, can use olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons honey
1 orange, for garnish, sectioned

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Grate zest from 1 orange and from only 1 of the lemons and reserve it.
  • Cut the zested lemon into quarters and rub the outside of the chicken with the lemon quarters and discard them.
  • Cut the zested orange into quarters and also cut the other lemon into quarters and reserve them.
  • In a small bowl, stir together lemon and orange zests and 1 tablespoons of the grated ginger and rub this mixture evenly inside cavity of the chicken.
  • Put the orange and remaining lemon quarters inside body and neck of the chicken and season chicken all over with salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken on a rack set in a shallow roasting pan.
  • In a small bowl stir together margarine or oil, citrus juices, honey, and remaining 2 tablespoons of grated ginger.
  • Place chicken on the middle rack of the oven and roast for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the fleshy part of thigh registers 170 degrees F. and juices run clear.
  • Baste with the citrus juice mixture at least 4 times during roasting.
  • *If chicken is browning too quickly, tent with foil.
  • Transfer to a platter and let rest for 10-15 minutes before carving chicken.
  • Garnish with orange sections.

LEMON-ROASTED CHICKEN



Lemon-Roasted Chicken image

This lemon-roasted chicken is perfect for spring gatherings. It's light and pairs well with a variety of sides. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium apple, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons sea salt
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon pepper
1 medium lemon, sliced

Steps:

  • Fill chicken cavity with celery, onion and apple. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. Place in a 6-qt. slow cooker, breast side up. Rub chicken with oil; rub with rosemary, salt, thyme, paprika, garlic and pepper. Top with lemon., Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads at least 170°-175°, 4-5 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker; tent with foil. Discard vegetables and apple. Let chicken stand 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 730mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein.

ROASTED LEMON CHICKEN



Roasted Lemon Chicken image

This gorgeous herb-rubbed chicken is so moist and tender that you'll want to serve it for special occasions as well as family suppers. Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California shared the succulent entree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 whole broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 pounds)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 medium lemon, halved
2 fresh rosemary sprigs

Steps:

  • Loosen skin around chicken breast, leg and thigh. Combine the seasonings; rub half under skin. Cut half of the lemon into quarters and place in the cavity along with rosemary sprigs. Skewer openings; tie drumsticks together with kitchen string. , Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Squeeze the remaining lemon over chicken; rub with remaining spice mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180° (cover loosely with foil if browning too quickly). Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Remove and discard skin, and discard lemon and herbs from cavity before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROAST CHICKEN WITH LEMONS AND FENNEL



Roast Chicken with Lemons and Fennel image

Roasting is the easiest way to cook a chicken. For maximum browning, use a rimmed baking sheet instead of a high-sided roasting pan. Create a complete family-friendly meal by cooking vegetables like fennel alongside the bird.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), rinsed and patted dry (liver and giblets discarded)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 lemons, halved or quartered
2 to 3 fennel bulbs (2 1/2 pounds total), cored, stalks discarded, and cut into 1-inch wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place chicken on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Place a lemon half in cavity. Using kitchen twine, tie legs together. Add fennel and remaining lemons to sheet and toss with oil.
  • Roast until juices run clear when chicken is pierced between breast and leg, or an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of a thigh (avoiding bone) registers 165, 60 to 70 minutes, basting chicken with pan juices and tossing fennel halfway through.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter and cover loosely with foil; let rest 10 minutes. Carve chicken. Serve with fennel and lemons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607 g, Fat 32 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 59 g

LEMON ROASTED CHICKEN



Lemon Roasted Chicken image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, weekday, roasts, main course

Time 2h

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large lemons
1 4-to-5-pound chicken
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 small onions, peeled and quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the zest from 1 lemon in long, thin strips. Loosen the skin over the chicken breasts and place the zest between the skin and the meat. Cut all the lemons in half lengthwise and then across into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Squeeze the juice from 1 of the slices over the skin of the chicken.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Stuff half of the lemon slices and half of the onions into the cavity of the chicken. Place the rest in the center of a roasting pan and place the chicken on top of them. Roast for 15 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 375 degrees. Continue roasting until the juices run clear when pricked with a fork in the thickest part of the leg, about 1 hour and 15 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes. Carve, divide among 4 plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 786, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 66 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 716 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED LEMON HERB CHICKEN



Roasted Lemon Herb Chicken image

My family loves this. My husband even requests it.

Provided by barbzal

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
½ teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (3 pound) whole chicken
2 lemons
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the seasoning, salt, mustard powder, garlic powder and black pepper; set aside. Rinse the chicken thoroughly, and remove the giblets. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of the spice mixture inside the chicken. Rub the remaining mixture on the outside of the chicken.
  • Squeeze the juice of the 2 lemons into a small bowl or cup, and mix with the olive oil. Drizzle this oil/juice mixture over the chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, or until juices run clear, basting several times with the remaining oil mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 127.7 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 177.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose a free-range or organic chicken for the best flavor and quality.
  • Use a combination of lemons and oranges for a bright and citrusy flavor.
  • Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper before roasting.
  • Stuff the chicken with lemon and orange slices, herbs, and garlic for extra flavor.
  • Roast the chicken on a wire rack so that the juices can drip down and the skin can crisp up.
  • Baste the chicken with the citrus juices and melted butter every 20 minutes or so for a juicy and flavorful chicken.
  • Let the chicken rest for at least 10 minutes before carving so that the juices can redistribute.

Conclusion:

This roast chicken with lemon and orange is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of citrus flavors and herbs creates a bright and flavorful chicken that is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve with your favorite sides, such as roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables, or a simple green salad.

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