Orange Herb Roasted Chicken

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"This whole roasted chicken turns out terrifically flavorful and tender, and the broth left in the bottom is a perfect gravy in itself!"
Orange Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe
PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 20 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup butter, cut into 1 tablespoon sized pieces
  • 2 navel oranges, halved
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh sage

What to Drink?

Wine Syrah

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour the chicken broth into a small roasting pan, and set aside.
  2. Loosen the skin from the breasts and thighs of the chicken. Stuff the butter pieces evenly underneath the skin of the chicken, and place into the roasting pan. Squeeze the orange halves over the chicken, and stuff the orange halves into the chicken cavity. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper to taste, then rub in the minced garlic. Drizzle the melted butter all over the chicken, then lay the herb sprigs onto the breast and around the legs.
  3. Cover the dish with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and baste the chicken with the pan juices. Continue cooking until the chicken is no longer pink, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 1 to 2 hours. Baste the chicken every 10 to 15 minutes after you uncover it. Once cooked, allow the chicken to rest out of the oven for 10 minutes before slicing.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 6, 2008 by Chris in Montreal 
I've made this before and found the results were much better when the softened butter was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 11, 2008 by tat2whttrsh aka Lambchop's Mom 
I don't know how someone rated this recipe as expensive. That's just...silly. If you don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 6, 2008 by dianthus 
Even better if you cook the chicken upside down until 20 mins before then end of cooking time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 4, 2009 by hulahaqq 
I just used this recipe and substituted lemons with the oranges, because I didn't have any... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 22, 2008 by SunnyByrd 
Very nice roast chicken! I reduced the butter to 1/2 cup melted and skipped the 'under-skin'... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 4, 2008 by sblanch 
I made this recipe using a Capon which is a Rooster. It tasted faboulous, I used Coarse sea... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 25, 2008 by sensatia 
Wow this recipe was exceptional. The whole family nearly ate their plates. I did make a few... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 7, 2008 by laynzgyrl 
After buying all the ingredients, this recipe wasn't worth the cost or effort. I'm not one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 2, 2009 by Galareh 
Well I made some changes such as: 1.I just used parsley 2.olive oil in spite of butter 3.add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.33 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 7, 2008 by ANGELA43 
This turned out really well for my first roast chicken in the oven. I usually use the slow... MORE


 
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Home Town: Herrin, Illinois, USA
Living In: Carbondale, Illinois, USA

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Nutritional Information
Orange Herb Roasted Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 708

  • Total Fat: 53.6g
  • Cholesterol: 264mg
  • Sodium: 608mg
  • Total Carbs: 9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.5g
  • Protein: 46.9g

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