Best 10 Roasted Chicken Ala Orange Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and juicy roasted chicken dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than roasted chicken ala orange! This classic recipe combines the savory flavors of chicken with the bright and tangy notes of oranges, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory. With its crispy skin, tender meat, and irresistible sauce, roasted chicken ala orange is sure to become a favorite in your household. In this article, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of preparing this delectable dish, providing tips and tricks to ensure a perfectly roasted chicken every time.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED CHICKEN A'LA ORANGE



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I had this while on vacation in Key Largo, FL and had to have the recipe. It is a moist and flavorful chicken with a fabulous sauce that is good on just about everything. It is a real crowd pleaser and an instant hit at every table. Add roasted potatoes, some steamed veggies, salad and bread and you will have a wonderful dinner! The recipe calls for 1/4 cup butter, however, I use less and it always comes out perfect.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 Whole Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (3 1/2 lb) roasting chickens
1 small sweet onion, sliced
1 bunch parsley, with long stems removed
1/4 cup butter, sliced
1 small orange, peeled and quartered
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup white wine (optional)
1 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Clean chicken and pat dry.
  • Sprinkle Salt and Pepper into the chicken cavity.
  • Thinly slice garlic lengthwise into long ovals.
  • Pierce skin of chicken with knife in 5-7 places and insert half of the garlic slices under the skin.
  • Stuff (in small batches to make even throughout cavity) parsley, onion, remaining garlic, orange slices and butter.
  • To close opening, make two slices in the chicken skin, one on either side of opening, and place the leg bone from the opposite side into the sliced skin on both sides.
  • Roast at 350°F for 80 minutes, or when meat thermometer reaches 180 degrees, or when juices run clear.
  • Pour pan juices into a sauce pan and add 3/4 cups orange juice (and optional wine) and whisk until sauce thickens (you can add the remaining 1/4 cup if you need to reheat the sauce).
  • Pour sauce over the chicken slices when served.

ORANGE HERB ROASTED CHICKEN



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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

ROSEMARY-ORANGE ROASTED CHICKEN



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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.

CHICKEN À L'ORANGE



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Inspired by Julia Child, this Chicken À L'Orange uses a sweet and savory chicken roasted with shallots and basted with a rosemary, orange marmalade glaze.

Provided by David & Debbie Spivey

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 shallots (peeled and halved lengthwise (quartered if large))
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
4 leg quarters (cut into pieces (4) individual thighs and (4) individual legs.)
½ cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Toss the shallots onto the prepared baking sheet with a tablespoon of the oil and season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the marmalade, vinegar, rosemary, remaining tablespoon oil, and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • If necessary, cut up the chicken into individual legs and thighs. Then place the chicken into the bowl of rosemary orange glaze and toss to coat.Remove the chicken from the bowl and place onto the baking sheet nestling the pieces among the shallots.
  • Place the chicken into the oven and bake the chicken for about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven. Turn the pieces over and baste the rosemary-orange glaze onto the chicken with a basting brush.
  • Return the chicken to the oven and continue to bake, until chicken has browned and cooked through (165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer) and the shallots are tender; for another 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Allow the chicken to cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite sides!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN A LA ORANGE



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This chicken recipe is quick, easy, and yummy. The orange juice makes a tangy sauce that my family loves served over rice. Add a salad, and you have a healthy, quick meal. I allow one chicken breast per person.

Provided by SKEHLER

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 ½ cups orange juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup hot water
3 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown chicken breasts in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Cook till juices run clear.
  • Add orange juice to the pan. When juice just begins to bubble around the edges of the pan, add corn starch dissolved in hot water. Mix ginger and honey together in a cup, and add to orange juice. Cook until sauce is thick and slightly browned. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 79.5 mg, Sugar 26 g

ROASTED HENS A L'ORANGE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Cornish game hens (about 1 1/2 pounds each)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 thyme sprigs, plus 1 teaspoon chopped leaves
4 wide strips orange zest (removed with a vegetable peeler)
1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 3 oranges)
1 cup orzo
1 shallot, chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F; line a baking sheet with foil. Cut the hens in half with kitchen shears, cutting along one side of the breastbone; season with the coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the hens skin-side down; cook until golden, 4 minutes. Flip; cook until slightly golden, 2 more minutes. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet skin-side up. Bake until cooked through, 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the broth, thyme sprigs and orange zest and juice to the skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce the heat to low; cook until thickened, 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the orzo, shallot and chopped thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is lightly toasted, 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and cook until the orzo is al dente, 12 minutes. Fluff the orzo; stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, the carrots and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the hens and the reduced sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 990 calorie, Fat 61 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Cholesterol 375 milligrams, Sodium 670 milligrams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 67 grams

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.

SHEET PAN CHICKEN A L'ORANGE



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This is Jeff's simple take on a classic French dish, duck a l'orange.

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons orange zest plus 2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons orange liqueur
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
4 cups broccoli florets (about 2 pounds)
4 shallots, peeled and quartered lengthwise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 oranges, grated and supremed (white pith cut away and segments cut free from their membranes)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the marmalade, orange zest and juice, orange liqueur, vinegar, a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
  • Pull the side flaps of overhanging skin taut underneath the chicken on each side to make the thighs into nice, tight packages. Sprinkle the chicken generously with salt and pepper and arrange skin-side up in a single layer in the center of the lined baking sheet.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon of the orange sauce over each piece of chicken. Roast for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the broccoli and shallots together in a medium bowl with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon another tablespoon of the sauce over the top of the chicken. Arrange the broccoli and shallots around the chicken on the baking sheet. Continue to toast until the chicken is cooked through and the broccoli and shallots are soft and caramelized, an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with the orange segments and zest.

CHICKEN WITH SHERRY ALA ORANGE SAUCE



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This recipe is very easy to put together and makes a lovely presentation. You can get it ready early on and pop it in the oven 40 minutes before dinner. Great for Sunday dinner or for a special guest dinner. I like adding the Grand Marnier but it is optional. It just gives an added flavor boost. If you do not like spicy use regular smoked Paprika and sub green peppers for the Jalapeno.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 chicken thighs, skinned & boneless
4 tablespoons shallots, chopped
1 cup button mushroom, sliced
6 roasted garlic cloves, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
salt & pepper
2 slices oranges, 1/4-inch thick
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
3 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 ounces Grand Marnier (optional)

Steps:

  • Lightly spray a skillet with Pam and brown the thighs on both sides.
  • Season with Salt & Pepper.
  • Place thighs in an oven proof dish and sprinkle with the paprika.
  • Cover the thighs with the shallots, mushrooms, garlic and Jalapeno (or green peppers) Set aside.
  • In a saucepan combine the water (1/4 cup), Orange zest, orange juice & Brown sugar.
  • Mix the corn starch with the 3 tbsp of water and add to the sauce.
  • Bring sauce to a boil & simmer for apprx 5 minutes.
  • Mix in the sherry and grand Marnier.
  • Cut each slice of orange into 4 pieces.
  • Place 2 pieces of orange on each thigh.
  • Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  • Bake in 375 oven for apprx 35 minutes or until done.
  • Baste a couple of times during baking.
  • Use parsley as a garnish if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.7, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 157.9, Sodium 152, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 6.9, Protein 33.9

ASIAN-STYLE ORANGE CHICKEN ROASTED UNDER A BRICK



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This chicken is flavored by citrus, soy sauce, ponzu (a tangy Japanese sauce), garlic, and scallions -- all popular Asian ingredients. After the backbone is removed, the chicken marinates and is cooked flat under a brick to yield moist meat and crisp skin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 oranges
1 lime
2 scallions, crushed with the flat side of a large knife
3 garlic cloves, crushed with the flat side of a large knife
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ponzu or rice-wine vinegar
1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine) or honey
1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), rinsed and patted dry
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place a large resealable plastic bag in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Using a vegetable peeler, peel strips of zest from 1 orange and the lime; transfer zest to bag.
  • Juice zested orange and lime into bag. Add scallions, garlic, soy sauce, ponzu, and mirin. Seal; shake to mix marinade.
  • Using poultry shears, cut along sides of chicken backbone; remove. Add chicken to bag; seal. Refrigerate, turning occasionally, at least 2 hours or up to 12.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or a roasting pan 10 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Brush chicken breast with vegetable oil. Flatten chicken, and place it, breast side down, in skillet. Roast chicken about 40 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from oven. Pour a small amount of water into skillet; swirl to help loosen skin from bottom, if needed. Turn chicken over. Baste with pan juices; roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165 degrees, juices run clear, and skin is crisp, about 5-10 minutes more.
  • Let chicken stand 10 minutes. Just before carving chicken, squeeze juice from remaining orange over it. Carve chicken into at least 6 pieces, cut breasts in half.

Tips:

  • Use a whole chicken: This will give you more flavor and juiciness than using chicken breasts or thighs.
  • Season the chicken well: Be generous with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other spices, such as paprika, cumin, or chili powder.
  • Roast the chicken at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy skin and juicy meat.
  • Make sure the chicken is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest before carving: This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Some popular options include mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Roasted chicken ala orange is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy skin, juicy meat, and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give roasted chicken ala orange a try!

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