Best 11 Roast Chicken With Rosemary Orange Butter Recipes

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Cooking a perfect roast chicken is an art form that requires careful preparation and attention to detail. Whether you prefer a juicy and flavorful bird or one with crispy skin and tender meat, there are certain techniques that can help you achieve the desired results. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the secrets of creating a succulent roast chicken infused with the aromatic flavors of rosemary and orange butter. We will provide step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and variations to ensure that your culinary creation becomes a memorable and mouthwatering experience. From selecting the perfect chicken to mastering the art of roasting, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills to elevate your roast chicken to a new level of culinary excellence.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE-ROSEMARY ROAST CHICKEN



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Sheet pan chicken is perfect for weeknight dinner.

Provided by Marianne Williams

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium navel oranges, divided
1 ½ pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into ¾-inch-thick wedges
⅓ cup loosely packed fresh rosemary leaves, divided
¼ cup olive oil, divided
2 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
6 (6- to 7-oz.) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon honey
½ cup mixed Kalamata and Castelvetrano olives, pitted and cut into pieces
⅓ cup thinly sliced scallions
1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved (about ½ cup)

Steps:

  • Place a large rimmed baking sheet in oven; preheat oven to 425°F. (Do not remove baking sheet while oven preheats.) Thinly slice 1 ½ of the oranges; place in a large bowl. Squeeze juice from remaining orange half into a small bowl to equal 2 tablespoons; set aside. Add potato wedges and ¼ cup of the rosemary leaves to orange slices; stir to combine. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil, ¾ teaspoon of the salt, and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper; toss to coat. Scatter potato mixture evenly over preheated pan; bake until starting to brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, season chicken evenly with 1 teaspoon of the salt and remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add chicken, skin side down; cook until deep golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn chicken; continue cooking until golden brown on both sides, about 4 more minutes. Transfer to baking sheet with potato mixture; return to oven. Bake at 425°F until potatoes are browned and tender and a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken thighs registers 165°F, 12 to 15 more minutes.
  • While chicken and potatoes finish baking, whisk together vinegar, honey, 2 tablespoons orange juice, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl; set aside. Remove baking sheet from oven; scatter olives, scallions, and shaved cheese over chicken and potatoes. Drizzle with juice mixture; sprinkle with remaining rosemary.

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.

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH ORANGES AND ROSEMARY



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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.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY-ORANGE BUTTER



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Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Herb     Poultry     Roast     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 shallots
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, room temperature
4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 7-pound whole roasting chicken, neck and heart reserved
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°F. Mince 1 shallot; mix with butter, rosemary and peel in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Pat chicken dry. Using fingers, loosen skin from chicken breasts, legs and thighs. Sprinkle chicken cavity with salt and pepper. Spread half of rosemary-orange butter under chicken skin. Tie chicken legs together to hold shape. Spread remaining butter over chicken. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Place rack in large roasting pan. Add reserved chicken neck and heart to pan, then onion, carrots and celery. Chop 2 shallots; add to pan. Place chicken, breast side up, on rack in pan. Roast chicken until meat thermometer inserted into innermost part of thigh registers 180°F., stirring vegetables in pan occasionally, about 1 hour 40 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter. Tent with foil while making sauce (do not clean pan).
  • Place same roasting pan over medium-high heat. Add wine to pan; simmer until most of wine evaporates, scraping up any browned bits, about 5 minutes. Add broth. Simmer until sauce is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, stirring often, about 6 minutes. Strain into 2-cup glass measuring cup; discard solids. Spoon fat from top of sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with pan sauce.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY-ORANGE BUTTER



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Delicious roast chicken dish from Bon Appetit. The recipe doesn't call for garlic, but I add garlic to everything. I usually quarter the orange after I zest it and put it in the cavity for a little more citrus flavor. The sauce is subtle but good.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 shallots
6 tablespoons butter (3/4 stick)
4 teaspoons fresh rosemary, minced
1 tablespoon orange peel, grated
7 lbs roasting chickens, neck and heart reserved
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°F Mince 1 shallot; mix with butter, rosemary and peel in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Pat chicken dry. Using fingers, loosen skin from chicken breasts, legs and thighs. Sprinkle chicken cavity with salt and pepper. Spread half of rosemary-orange butter under chicken skin. Tie chicken legs together to hold shape. Spread remaining butter over chicken. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Place a rack in large roasting pan. Add reserved chicken neck and heart to pan, then onion, carrots and celery. Chop 2 shallots; add to pan. Place chicken, breast side up, on rack in pan. Roast chicken until meat thermometer inserted into innermost part of thigh registers 180°F, stirring vegetables in pan occasionally, about 1 hour 40 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter. Tent with foil while making sauce (do not clean pan).
  • Place same roasting pan over medium-high heat. Add wine to pan; simmer until most of wine evaporates, scraping up any browned bits, about 5 minutes. Add broth. Simmer until sauce is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, stirring often, about 6 minutes. Strain into 2-cup glass measuring cup; discard solids. Spoon fat from top of sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with pan sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1349.1, Fat 99.3, SaturatedFat 34.4, Cholesterol 420.1, Sodium 562.1, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 91

ROAST CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY



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When I was in Vicenza, Italy at an open market downtown, I smelled this scrumptious smell of roast chicken at this stand. So I bought one of their chickens and looked what they stuffed in the cavity to make it taste so good! I also do my turkeys like this too!

Provided by LILQUIZ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (3 pound) whole chicken, rinsed
salt and pepper to taste
1 small onion, quartered
¼ cup chopped fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Stuff with the onion and rosemary. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish or roasting dish.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Cooking time will vary a bit depending on the size of the bird.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 94 mg, Sugar 0.5 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 ROSEMARY ROASTED CHICKEN



Orange Rosemary Roasted Chicken image

A delicious rosemary and orange flavored roast chicken that is a big hit with family and friends. Recipe works equally well with chicken pieces. As with the whole chicken baking time will vary as to the size of the chicken, with the pieces needing less baking time. This one will get you oohs and aahs before they have that first bite!

Provided by Gerry

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 lb) whole roasting chickens
1 tablespoon melted butter or 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 large orange, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2-1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper (I use freshly ground black pepper)
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, to taste

Steps:

  • Wash chicken and pat dry.
  • Brush chicken with melted butter,season both inside and out with salt and pepper and rosemary, placing one clove garlic inside chicken.
  • Place in roaster with the orange juice, quartered orange, and remaining clove of garlic.
  • Roast uncovered in 350 oven until chicken is well browned, fork tender, and juices run clear when pierced with a fork about (1 1/2 to 2 hours).
  • Make glaze by mixing marmalade and dry rosemary, brush onto chicken and bake for another 10 minutes.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY



Roasted Chicken with Rosemary image

Herbs, garlic and butter give this hearty meal in one a classic flavor. It's a lot like pot roast, except it uses chicken instead of beef. -Isabel Zienkosky, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, cubed
4 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 tablespoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 whole roasting chicken (5 to 6 pounds)
6 small red potatoes, halved
6 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium onions, quartered

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in the seasonings and garlic. Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; tie drumsticks together with kitchen string. Spoon half of the butter mixture over chicken. Place the potatoes, carrots and onions around chicken. Drizzle remaining butter mixture over vegetables. , Bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. Baste with cooking juices; bake 30-60 minutes longer, basting occasionally, until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°. (Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly.), Let stand 10-15 minutes, tented with foil if necessary, before carving. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 479mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH MAPLE BUTTER AND ROSEMARY



Roast Chicken With Maple Butter and Rosemary image

This simple roast chicken combines the classic fall flavors of maple and rosemary with melted butter, which is basted over the bird as it cooks to keep it juicy. The butter browns slightly and helps caramelize the outside thanks to the sugars in the maple syrup. The result is a fragrant, sweet-and-salty chicken that makes the house smell great. There will be plenty of buttery pan juices left over, which you should most certainly pass around the table, but they would also be delicious spooned over rice pilaf.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 1/2-pound) whole chicken
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 to 3 rosemary sprigs, plus 2 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Pat the chicken dry and season it well with salt and pepper, both inside and out. Place the chicken breast-side up in a 10-inch cast-iron or ovenproof skillet and stuff the rosemary sprigs into the bird's cavity.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the chopped rosemary and the maple syrup, and cook together until the rosemary is fragrant and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon all of the mixture over the chicken, making sure it is evenly covered. A decent amount will end up on the bottom of the pan, and that's O.K.
  • Roast the chicken, basting with the pan juices every 15 to 20 minutes or so, until the chicken is glossy and golden brown and registers 165 degrees with an instant thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh, about 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and baste an additional time, if desired. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving. Whisk remaining juice and pass at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 716, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 990 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram

ORANGE-ROSEMARY CHICKEN



Orange-Rosemary Chicken image

This quick and easy recipe comes from chef Eberhard Mueller of Bayard's in New York City. The chicken gets its aromatic flavor from the combination of fresh rosemary, lemon juice, and freshly squeezed orange juice, while the basmati rice's natural nutty aroma is enhanced with cinnamon and clove.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 three- to four-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces, rinsed, and patted dry
Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
16 small cipollini onions, peeled, or white parts of scallions
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges)
Zest of 1/2 orange, finely grated
Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
2 medium garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup small pitted green olives (preferably Picholine or nicoise), coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Spice-Infused Basmati Rice

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until oil just begins to smoke. Add chicken pieces, and cook until brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter or a baking sheet.
  • Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from Dutch oven. Reduce heat to medium; add cipollini onions and sugar. Cook until onions are light golden brown. Add diced onion. Cook, stirring, until onions are light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add orange juice, zest, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, cumin, and chicken. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Add olives, and simmer, covered, until chicken is tender, about 10 minutes more. Remove chicken, and transfer to a serving platter. Swirl butter into the sauce until melted. Pour sauce over chicken. Taste, and adjust for seasoning. Serve with basmati rice.

Tips:

  • Use a whole chicken for a more flavorful and juicy result.
  • Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper, both inside and out.
  • For a crispy skin, pat the chicken dry before roasting.
  • Roast the chicken on a rack to allow the air to circulate all around it.
  • Baste the chicken with the melted rosemary orange butter every 20-30 minutes to keep it moist.
  • Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Conclusion:

This roast chicken with rosemary orange butter is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of rosemary and orange adds a bright and citrusy flavor to the chicken, while the butter keeps it moist and juicy. Serve this chicken with your favorite sides, such as roasted potatoes, vegetables, or mashed potatoes.

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