Description
Discover a mouthwatering blend of sweet and savory with this easy-to-make Sweet and Savory Roasted Orange Chicken. Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty orange sauce enriched with garlic and soy sauce, then roasted to perfection. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, promising an explosion of flavors that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 oranges)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour the marinade over it. Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Arrange the marinated chicken in the baking dish and roast for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Baste halfway through cooking with remaining marinade for added flavor.
- Serve warm, drizzled with sauce from the baking dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 110mg