Delicious and easy to make this orange glazed chicken is bound to be a hit. This roasted chicken is made with simple ingredients that will make a great meal for the whole family.
Place the onion and orange slices around the bottom of a large cast iron skillet or oven safe pan in alternating layers.
3 oranges, 1 red onion
Pour the chicken broth to cover.
2 cups chicken broth
Making the compound butter
Combine the butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and orange zest in a mixing bowl. Using a rubber spatula place it just under the skin of on the top of the chicken and use it to separate it from the chicken breast.
½ cup butter unsalted, 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon orange zest, ½ tablespoon salt
Preparing the chicken
Spread the butter mixture over the entire chicken making sure to get some under the skin, by using the rubber spatula around the breasts and thighs.
4 pound whole chicken
Place the chicken on the orange and onion slices and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes
Uncover the chicken and spoon the juices over the whole chicken. Bake for another 30 minutes basting every 10 minutes.
Making the glaze
Add all the glaze ingredients to a saucepan. Over medium high heat, bring the ingredients to a boil and let the glaze start to thicken about 2 minutes after it starts boiling. Set aside.
1 cup orange juice , ⅓ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons chili oil, ½ tablespoon cornstarch, ½ tablespoon ground ginger
When the chicken has reached a temperature of 155°F/68°C then brush the chicken with the glaze and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C.