You might think that a recipe called Orange Chicken would be difficult or complicated to make. But this one isn’t, its easy as it can be. The mild orange-rosemary flavor is delicious. The main thing to remember about this recipe is that it uses a marinade and the chicken must sit in the marinade for at least 4 hours. Anything less, and you will be less than impressed with this recipe. But oh my! Let that marinade do its job and its a marvelous thing.
The kind of chicken you use is up to you but I think leg quarters are best for this recipe. You will need one leg quarter per serving.
This recipe serve 4 but it is very easy to double, just double all the ingredients.
Marinade
In a mixing bowl or pan combine:
Juice and grated rind of 1 large orange
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon basalmic vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
salt and black pepper
Once the marinade is made, you want to get your chicken in it. The easiest way is to use a zip top bag.
Put the chicken pieces in the bag, pour the marinade over it, seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. I just used a baking sheet. I placed the chicken on the sheet and poured the marinade over it and allowed it to marinate, turning the chicken over several times.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the vegetables. Peel and chop 2 large sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Cut and clean 1 leek, using the white part only,chop into small pieces.
When you’re ready to cook the chicken, take the pieces out of the marinade and place them in
a roasting pan. Add the vegetables to the pan and toss them in a little of the marinade. Reserve the rest of the marinade.
Preheat the oven to 425* . Place the roasting pan in the oven and bake for 1 and 1/2 hours or until the chicken is done. To check for doneness, pierce the chicken with a sharp knife and press the meat. The juices will run clear if the meat is done.
In a small saucepan, heat the reserved marinade to a boil. Cooka nd stir til the marinade is reduced by about 1/2.
When the chicken is done, remove the roasting pan from the oven. Place the chicken on a serving platter, drizzle with the reduced marinade and serve.
About Sylvia
That’s a yummy-sounding recipe, Sylvia. I plan to use it soon. Thanks for sharing and for all your terrific ideas.
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Have a wonderful day and again, thank you.
I am not sure how I missed this post, but this looks absolutely fantastic. I am not sure if dh would eat it though!
oh yum….havent been eating well due to fibro but this looks really yummy