Dutch Oven Orange Roasted Chicken

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Tasty Dutch Oven Orange Roasted Chicken recipe
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Prep

20 min

Cook

2 hours 5 min

Ready In

2 hours 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 -5 lbs roasting chickens , rinsed and trimmed of excess fat
2 medium onions , quartered
1 orange , cut into wedges
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon canola oil ( for the skin )
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
499
Sugar
7g
Fat
33g
Dutch Oven Orange Roasted Chicken is a tasty and succulent dish that is perfect for a Sunday dinner or any other day of the week. This dish involves roasting a whole chicken in a Dutch oven with onions and orange wedges, and the result is an incredibly flavorful and juicy bird with a crispy skin on the outside. The beauty of this recipe is that with only a few ingredients, it delivers on taste as well as being very easy to prepare. It produces a meal that the whole family will love.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 450°F.
2.In a small bowl, mix together the canola oil, soy sauce, and dried basil.
3.Stir in the sugar, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and ginger.
4.Pour the mixture over the chicken and spread evenly.
5.Place the onions and orange wedges in the Dutch oven and place the chicken on top.
6.Brush the tablespoon of canola oil on the skin of the chicken.
7.Roast for 20 minutes uncovered, then reduce the heat to 350°F and continue roasting for about 1 hour and 45 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.

PROS

This Dutch Oven Orange Roasted Chicken is flavorful and succulent.

It is also very easy to prepare, making it perfect for any level of cook.

CONS

The roasting time is quite long, so it requires patience to get it right.

It may also be quite oily and not ideal for people who are watching their fat intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is rich in protein and low in carbohydrates, making it a great meal option for those on a low-carb or Keto diet.
The orange wedges and ginger add a boost of vitamin C and other antioxidants which helps fight free radicals that cause inflammation.

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