Best 3 Rosemary Orange Roasted Chicken Recipes

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Rosemary orange roasted chicken is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of zesty orange and fragrant rosemary creates a flavor profile that is both delicious and inviting. This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you prefer a crispy skin or a tender and juicy interior, there are many ways to achieve the perfect rosemary orange roasted chicken.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

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.

ORANGE ROSEMARY ROASTED CHICKEN



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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 ORANGE ROSEMARY HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN



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This is always a hit when I make it for dinner parties and Boxing Day dinner because the chicken is always fall-off-the-bone juicy and people love the glaze. People always go for seconds! You may quarter 2 chickens instead if you aren't able to get just legs from your butcher, but I find the legs are juicier and save money. Serve this dish with fragrant rice and dilled carrots or roasted asparagus.

Provided by Jolanta

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 large chicken legs
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup honey
1 cup orange juice with pulp
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
7 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 oranges, zested
2 cloves garlic, minced
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and place in a large glass or plastic bowl.
  • Whisk together honey, orange juice, butter, rosemary, orange zest, and garlic. Pour orange mixture over chicken; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken legs in a single layer in a roasting pan; pour orange mixture over chicken.
  • Roast for 30 minutes in the preheated oven; reduce temperature to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Baste chicken with pan juices every 20 minutes until chicken is a deep orange brown color, no longer pink at the bone, and juices run clear, about 90 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 240 mg, Fat 42.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 59.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 1074.1 mg, Sugar 37.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh rosemary and oranges. Fresh herbs and citrus fruits will give your chicken the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. Make sure there is enough space between the chicken pieces so that they can cook evenly.
  • Roast the chicken at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy skin.
  • Baste the chicken with the pan juices. This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Let the chicken rest before carving. This will help to keep the juices in the chicken.

Conclusion:

Rosemary orange roasted chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of rosemary and orange gives the chicken a wonderful flavor, and the crispy skin is simply irresistible. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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