Description
This baked orange rosemary chicken is juicy, citrusy, and savory, making it a perfect family dinner recipe. With a sweet orange glaze, garlic, and rosemary, it’s both elegant and easy enough for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 whole chicken breasts, bone-in
- 4–6 chicken thighs
- 4–6 drumsticks
- 1 cup Florida’s Natural® Orange Juice (No Pulp)
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 oz fresh dried rosemary
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tbsp unrefined sugar
- 1 tsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine orange juice, soy sauce, rosemary, garlic, sugar, and arrowroot powder. Mix until smooth.
2. Place chicken pieces in a large dish and pour marinade over. Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 6–8 hours. Rotate chicken halfway for even flavor.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F.
4. Arrange chicken skin side up in a single layer in a baking dish or cast iron pan. Roast for 40 minutes, basting occasionally with marinade.
5. Check doneness: chicken is ready at 165°F internal temperature and lightly browned.
6. Serve immediately with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate overnight.
Use a cast iron pan for crispier chicken skin.
Brown sugar can be substituted for unrefined sugar.
Fresh rosemary may be used for a stronger aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner Entrees
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg