ORANGE-MAPLE ROAST CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

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Roast chicken and vegetables with orange and maple sauce for a hearty dinner - a flavorful meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 chicken leg quarters (4 1/2 lb)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup real maple syrup
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed, cut in half
4 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup pecan pieces, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove chicken to large shallow roasting pan.
  • In small bowl, mix syrup, broth, orange peel, orange juice, bourbon, mustard, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Place Brussels sprouts and carrots around chicken in pan; dot with butter. Drizzle vegetables with 1/4 cup of the orange mixture. Brush chicken with 1/4 cup orange mixture.
  • Roast 1 hour 15 minutes, brushing every 20 minutes with orange mixture and stirring vegetables once, or until meat thermometer reads at least 165°F. In 1-quart saucepan, heat remaining orange mixture to boiling. Boil 2 minutes. Serve orange sauce with chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Sahk Sahk
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the chicken and vegetables.


Minha & Mishya
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection.


TylerJames Gutierrez
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection.


Umar Tahir
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe! The orange maple glaze is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Amer Roshdy
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the vegetables were delicious. I think I would add more liquid to the pan next time.


Nicola Delaney
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I used chicken thighs instead of breasts and they turned out great. I also added some extra vegetables, such as carrots and celery.


MD Atikur Kazi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! The vegetables were a bit overcooked for my taste, but that's just personal preference. Overall, this is a great recipe that I would recommend to others.


Bd Sajun
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This orange maple roast chicken and vegetables dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The orange maple glaze added a delicious sweetness and tang to the dish. I will definite