🍊🍯 Orange Glazed Honeyed Chicken 🍗✨

Chicken with Orange and Honey 🍊🍯

Recipe Overview:

• Name: Chicken with Orange and Honey
• Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Prep Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
• Description: Another delightful recipe from the cherished cookbook “Thru the Grapevine” by the Junior League of Elmira.
• Category: Chicken
• Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Weeknight, < 4 Hours

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 349.1
• Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.4g
• Cholesterol: 88.9mg
• Sodium: 549.5mg
• Carbohydrates: 35.6g
  • Fiber: 0.8g
  • Sugar: 25.9g
• Protein: 29.5g

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare Coating:

   • In a bowl, mix together bread crumbs, orange rind, salt, and pepper.

2. Coat Chicken:

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   • Dip each piece of chicken in orange juice, ensuring they are well coated.
   • Roll the chicken in the prepared crumb mixture, ensuring an even coat.

3. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

4. Bake First Half:

   • Place the coated chicken pieces on a lightly greased, foil-lined 9×13 inch baking pan.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

5. Prepare Glaze:

   • While the chicken is baking, dissolve the chicken bouillon cube in the boiling water.
   • Add the butter and honey to the bouillon, stirring until the butter melts and everything is well combined.

6. Baste and Bake:

   • After the initial 30 minutes of baking, take the chicken out of the oven.
   • Baste the chicken generously with the honey glaze, ensuring each piece is coated.
   • Return the chicken to the oven and continue baking for an additional 35-40 minutes.
   • Baste the chicken with the glaze a few more times during this second baking phase.

7. Serve Hot:

   • Once the chicken is beautifully browned and tender, remove it from the oven.
   • Allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors settle.

Recipe Notes:

• This Chicken with Orange and Honey recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
• The orange juice adds a refreshing citrus zing, while the honey glaze caramelizes beautifully on the chicken as it bakes.
• Serve this dish alongside steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Tips for Success:

• For extra crispy chicken, you can broil the chicken for a couple of minutes at the end of the cooking time.
• Make sure to baste the chicken generously with the honey glaze for a deliciously sticky and flavorful finish.
• Adjust the amount of honey based on your preference for sweetness, adding more or less as desired.

Bon Appétit! 🍽️

This Chicken with Orange and Honey recipe promises a delightful dining experience, with tender chicken coated in a flavorful orange and honey glaze. Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and savory, making every bite a culinary delight!