ROASTED ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN

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Another recipe from Parents Mag. Roasted chicken with a twist; topped with a honey-citrus glaze. Garnish with pretty orange slices.

Provided by JMigs0

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h55m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (5 1/2 lb) whole chickens
1 small orange
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 small red onion, cut into 8 wedges
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F.
  • Remove giblets and neck from chicken.
  • Rinse chicken inside and out with cold running water; drain well.
  • Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Grate 1/2 teaspoons rind from orange and set aside.
  • Cut orange into quarters.
  • Sprinkle ½ teaspoons salt inside cavity of bird.
  • Stuff chicken with onion, orange quarters, bay leaf, and thyme.
  • Place on rack in large foil-lined roasting pan.
  • Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
  • Roast chicken 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • In small bowl, combine reserved orange rind with glaze ingredients, and brush over entire chicken.
  • Roast 15 minutes more, or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of chicken thigh reaches 175°F and juices run clear.
  • Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

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