Description
This Cranberry Orange Roasted Chicken recipe is a perfect combination of savory and sweet flavors that will impress your dinner guests. The citrusy zest of orange, tartness of fresh cranberries, and aromatic herbs elevate a simple roast chicken to a whole new level.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- zest of 1 orange
Orange-Cranberry Sauce:
- juice of 2 oranges (about ½ cup)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup chicken broth
Garnish (optional):
- fresh rosemary sprigs
- orange slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and place in a roasting pan.
- Season the chicken: Mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and orange zest. Rub over the chicken.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together orange juice, honey, cranberries, and chicken broth. Pour around the chicken.
- Roast: Roast uncovered for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, basting every 25 minutes.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Garnish with rosemary and orange slices.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, refrigerate the seasoned chicken overnight.
- The cranberry-orange pan juices make a delicious sauce for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
