This juicy roast chicken is marinated in fresh orange juice, warm spices, and rosemary, then roasted until the skin turns golden and crisp. The citrus marinade keeps the meat tender and infuses every bite with bright, savory flavor. It is a comforting centerpiece that pairs beautifully with any side dish.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) whole chicken
- 3 oranges
- 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (scant)
- 1 tsp mixed ginger, curry, and turmeric powder (scant)
- Black pepper, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk the juice of two and a half oranges with the spices, olive oil, soy sauce, and garlic.
- Rub the chicken lightly with salt, pour over the marinade, and leave for a couple of hours.
- Lay the remaining orange slices and rosemary in an ovenproof dish, place the chicken on top in a single layer, and pour over the marinade.
- Cover with foil and roast in a preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes; remove the foil 10 minutes before the end to let the skin crisp. Serve with any side dish.
Tips
- Marinate for a couple of hours for the deepest orange flavor.
- Remove the foil near the end so the skin crisps nicely.
- Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before carving to keep it juicy.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 160.2 kcal, protein 12.6 g, fat 10.8 g, carbs 3.2 g.
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