Description
This Spiced Orange Roast Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish, infused with citrus and warm spices, perfect for a comforting dinner or a special occasion meal.
Ingredients
- 1.8kg whole chicken
- 1 orange, quartered
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 4 garlic cloves, bruised
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup (60ml) orange juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced.
- Place the chicken in a large roasting pan. Fill the cavity with orange quarters, thyme, and garlic.
- In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, olive oil, orange zest, orange juice, and honey to make a marinade.
- Rub the marinade all over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the chicken for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until the juices run clear when the thickest part of the thigh is pierced with a skewer.
- Remove from oven and rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through (75°C internal temperature).
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
