Roasted Orange Rosemary Honey Glazed Chicken

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 0
Roasted Orange Rosemary Honey Glazed Chicken
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
481
Sugar
33g
Fat
24g
This roasted orange rosemary honey glazed chicken recipe is perfect for a special Sunday dinner. The chicken is roasted until it is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The combination of honey and orange with rosemary creates a unique and delicious flavor that will have your guests coming back for seconds. This recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite and is versatile enough to be paired with a range of sides from roasted vegetables to mashed potatoes. Treat your family and friends to a delicious and hearty meal with this roast chicken recipe.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 425F.
2.Rinse the chicken under cool running water and pat dry.
3.Sprinkle salt over the chicken, rubbing it in.
4.Place the chicken in a roasting pan.
5.In a separate bowl, mix together the honey, orange juice, butter, rosemary, orange zest and garlic. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
6.Roast the chicken uncovered in your preheated oven for about 45 minutes, basting the chicken with the pan juices every 15 minutes.
7.Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This chicken recipe is flavorful and perfect for a special occasion.

The combination of honey and orange with rosemary creates a unique and delicious flavor profile that is sure to please.

CONS

This recipe is not suitable for those following a vegan or vegetarian diet.

The chicken will take a little bit of time to prepare and cook, so it may not be suitable for those in a hurry.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is high in protein which is essential for building and repairing muscles in the body.
The honey in this recipe is a natural sweetener, known for providing both antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
Oranges are known for their high vitamin C content which helps boost the immune system and is also important for skin health.

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