Ancho Orange Roast Chicken Recipe

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Ancho Orange Roast Chicken
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  1. Remove giblets and neck from cavity of chicken. Discard or save for another use. Rinse chicken inside and out and pat dry. Check the chicken for pin feathers and remove any that you see. Season liberally with salt and pepper inside the cavity of the chicken and on the skin.
  2. In a gallon ziplock bag, combine orange juice, zest, ancho, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, parsley, lavender, chives, agave nectar, and garlic. Place the chicken in the bag and seal. Then smoosh the chicken around to coat with the marinade and rub into the skin. Place the bag into a dish in case it begins to leak. Place in the fridge overnight or up to 24 hours. Turn the chicken over halfway through marinating time.
  3. Remove the chicken from the fridge about 30 minutes before roasting to allow it to come up slightly in temperature so that it will cook more evenly. Truss the chicken ( you can find instructions on how to do this on youtube). Preheat the oven to 425* F. Place the sliced onions in the bottom of a roasting pan, place the trussed chicken on the onions and pour the marinade over all. Drizzle the chicken with the olive oil and rub into the skin slightly.
  4. Roast for 20 minutes at 425* then reduce heat to 350*. Continue roasting for 45-55 minutes, basting the chicken every 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 15 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1812.98 Kcal (7591 kJ)
Calories from fat 920.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 102.26g 157%
Cholesterol 561.21mg 187%
Sodium 843.38mg 35%
Potassium 1365.22mg 29%
Total Carbs 107.98g 36%
Sugars 99.3g 397%
Dietary Fiber 2.49g 10%
Protein 113.77g 228%
Vitamin C 41.1mg 68%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 12%
Iron 6.7mg 37%
Calcium 110.9mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 239.53 Kcal (1003 kJ)
Calories from fat 121.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.51g 157%
Cholesterol 74.15mg 187%
Sodium 111.43mg 35%
Potassium 180.37mg 29%
Total Carbs 14.27g 36%
Sugars 13.12g 397%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 10%
Protein 15.03g 228%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 68%
Iron 0.9mg 37%
Calcium 14.7mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 44.3
    Points
  • 48
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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