Citrus Glazed Roast Chicken Recipe

 Posted on March 20, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  750 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon
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This Citrus Glazed Roast Chicken boasts robust citrus flavors and the juiciest, most tender meat possible! Easy to prepare, only 45 minutes in the oven, and an incredible marinade is what sets this chicken apart from the rest!

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One of my favorite things about Fall is the fact that I can turn on my oven and not feel guilty about heating the house up. It’s the perfect time for baking cookies, making delicious casseroles, and enjoying those recipes which hot summer days just don’t seem to permit.

Today I’ve got a winner winner chicken dinner for you. It’s a great recipe that you can prepare ahead of time and toss in the oven when you get home. This Citrus Glazed Roast Chicken takes just 45 minutes to roast and comes out all glorious and golden and so juicy it makes your mouth water.

The chicken marinade is made out of orange marmalade so there is robust citrus flavor in every bite. The addition of freshly squeezed lemon juice and orange juice are just icing on the cake, so to speak. The chicken needs to be marinated for a good 2 hours, the longer the better.

I buy my chickens whole and then just remove the backbone, flatten and then cut straight down the middle of the breasts to create two halves. You can also ask your butcher to do this for you if your store doesn’t carry halves or you don’t feel comfortable with this. A fryer chicken will also work just as well but will require a little less cooking time. You’re looking for 165 F in the thigh.

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My favorite part of the marinade has to be the shallots. Instead of using onion and garlic, I opted for shallots which provides a combination of those flavors which I find irresistible. I personally picked every single caramelized shallot off the baking sheet and popped them directly into my  mouth. They’re like candy.

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    • How To Make Citrus Glazed Roast Chicken

    Citrus Glazed Roast Chicken

    This Citrus Glazed Roast Chicken boasts robust citrus flavors and the juiciest, most tender meat possible! Easy to prepare, only 45 minutes in the oven, and an incredible marinade is what sets this chicken apart from the rest!

    Course Entree, Main Dish Cuisine American Keyword citrus roast chicken, roast chicken Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Total Time 50 minutes Servings 6 servings Calories 785kcal Author Trish – Mom On Timeout

    Ingredients

    • 4 pound chicken cut in half, cleaned

    Marinade

    • ½ cup orange marmalade
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 large shallot thinly sliced
    • 2 oranges cut into slices
    • 1 lemon cut into slices

    Instructions

    • Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in medium bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.

    • Place the chicken halves in a deep dish like a casserole dish.

    • Pour the marinade over the top of the chicken and use a pastry brush to coat the chicken on all sides.

    • Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning the chicken over at least once.

    • Preheat oven to 375F.

    • Lightly spray a large baking sheet or roasting pan with non stick cooking spray OR line with parchment paper.

    • Line the baking sheet with the orange and lemon slices.

    • Transfer the two chicken halves to the baking sheet so they are resting on top of the orange and lemon slices.

    • Pour the marinade over the top of the chicken.

    • Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thigh registers 165F and juices run clear.

    • Baste the chicken every 15 minutes.

    • Let chicken rest 10 minutes before carving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 785kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 227mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg

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