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Crispy, juicy roast chicken with a sweet citrus glaze that’s perfect for any dinner.

Orange-Glazed Roast Chicken

Crispy, juicy roast chicken with a sweet citrus glaze that’s perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken 1.5–2 kg
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or fresh sprigs
  • 1 orange sliced
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger optional

Equipment

  • Roasting pan or oven-safe skillet
  • Small saucepan
  • Basting brush (optional, but helpful)
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry, rub with oil, and season well. Stuff with garlic, orange, and thyme.
  2. Simmer orange juice, honey, soy sauce, butter, zest, and ginger for 3–5 minutes.
  3. Place chicken in pan, brush with half the glaze. Roast 60–90 min, basting with remaining glaze halfway.
  4. Rest 10–15 min. Carve and serve with roasted orange slices.

Notes

Roast on veggies for a one-pan meal.
Double glaze for extra sauce.
Pairs beautifully with white wine or light red.