Roasted Orange Glazed Chicken Recipe

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Roasted Orange Glazed Chicken
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (5 1/2 lb) whole chickens
  • 1 small orange
  • 1 small red onion, cut into 8 wedges
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch salt

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 425°F.
  2. Remove giblets and neck from chicken.
  3. Rinse chicken inside and out with cold running water; drain well.
  4. Pat dry with paper towels.
  5. Grate 1/2 teaspoons rind from orange and set aside.
  6. Cut orange into quarters.
  7. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoons salt inside cavity of bird.
  8. Stuff chicken with onion, orange quarters, bay leaf, and thyme.
  9. Place on rack in large foil-lined roasting pan.
  10. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
  11. Roast chicken 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  12. In small bowl, combine reserved orange rind with glaze ingredients, and brush over entire chicken.
  13. Roast 15 minutes more, or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part of chicken thigh reaches 175°F and juices run clear.
  14. Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 139.21 Kcal (583 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.52g 13%
Cholesterol 51.02mg 17%
Sodium 346.52mg 14%
Potassium 148.57mg 3%
Total Carbs 4.66g 2%
Sugars 3.74g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.45g 2%
Protein 10.45g 21%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 16%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 14.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 167.3 Kcal (700 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.24g 13%
Cholesterol 61.31mg 17%
Sodium 416.44mg 14%
Potassium 178.56mg 3%
Total Carbs 5.59g 2%
Sugars 4.5g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 2%
Protein 12.56g 21%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 16%
Iron 0.7mg 3%
Calcium 17.3mg 1%

* 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

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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