How to Make Honey Orange Glazed Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a simple and delicious dinner idea that's bursting with flavor? Look no further than this mouthwatering recipe for Honey Orange Glazed Chicken. This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and tangy, and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. The juicy chicken is coated in a sticky glaze made from honey, orange juice, and a few simple seasonings, resulting in a meal that's packed with delicious citrus flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 8 large chicken legs
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 cup orange juice with pulp
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 7 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 oranges, zested
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (Optional)
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and place in a large glass or plastic bowl.
  • Whisk together honey, orange juice with pulp, butter, rosemary, orange zest, garlic, and pepper in a separate bowl. Pour orange mixture over chicken; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a single layer in a roasting pan; pour orange mixture over chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Baste chicken with pan juices and reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Continue basting chicken every 20 minutes and cook until chicken is a deep orange-brown color, no longer pink at the bone, and the juices run clear, about 90 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    777 cal.

    • Total Fat: 42g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 240mg
    • Sodium: 1074mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 60g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 612mg