Friday, January 23, 2015

Orange Baked Chicken

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I don't usually send Gabe to the grocery store but something was going on and I told him chicken breast were on sale. He came home with a large package of chicken parts, which isn't a problem but needed to find a recipe that Neil would like.

Oranges were on sale and since he's visiting from NY I thought a bit of Florida's vitamin C would be good for him.

Recipe is from The Seasoned Mom.

Ingredients:

1 broiler-fryer chicken (2.5 to 3 lbs.)
3 Tablespoons minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary (or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from approximately 3 oranges)
Orange zest

Directions:

Prheat oven to 350 degrees F.

 Wash and dry chicken and set aside.

Prepare a large baking dish with nonstick spray.

Add the shallots, paprika, rosemary and salt and pepper to a small bowl and mix well.

 Rub chicken with seasoning mixture and add to the baking pan.

 Bake chicken until brown and tender – about 1 hour, 15 minutes or until internal temp of chicken reaches 145 degrees and baste the chicken frequently with orange juice.

I know Myra is going love this- I had 3 orange shells left. The recipe did not call for zest but why waste them? 

When I took the chicken out of the oven I removed the zest from the oranges and added to the baked chicken. Perfect addition!


34 comments:

  1. Ain't it fun sending a man to the store for something? On the rare occasion I've had to send Bob? I have to detail the list SO much it's 2 pages long....then GOD FORBID if the store is out of the item on the list.....he'll look for the brand name or some clue and get what he thinks is a good substitute-that usually ISN'T. They try, don't they? :)

    That chicken looks SO good. I'm like you-I don't waste ANYTHING and the zest adds more of that great orange flavor.....I'd so the same as you. I've got a couple whole chickens downstairs I could cut up for this recipe...PERFECT!

    By the way-I LOVE those wooden utensils too-ain't no mistakin' who those belong to! :)

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    1. Aren't they pretty! Now I need to paint the kitchen so they will really stand out! LOL

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  2. You are right Linda, I do love this. Anything with orange and orange zest has to be good. This sounds so good. I can't wait to try this. I would only use the breasts, but it should be just as wonderful. I am admiring your photo and also I see you have wooden spoons with your name on them. How cute!!! I hope you had a great birthday. Did you get spoiled???

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    1. A few of my friends spoiled me. The best gift is having them in my life. <3

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  3. Now that's one way of know one running off with your wooden spoons and saying they had those ones when you go running after them. I will try this one but I too will use the Breasts of the Chicken. I also hope your birthday was a very special one. You deserve only the best. Hugs

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    1. Dottie- I think you will like this one. Let me know if you try it

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  4. This is a great recipe! I’d love it if you would share it on my new corn-free link party.
    http://www.creatingsilverlinings.com/corn-free-everyday-jan-25-15/

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    1. Thanks for the invite! See you soon

      Linda

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  5. I totally pinned this! It sounds amazing!

    Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!

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  6. using orange with chicken is a great combination

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    1. It was so good Chef. I hope you give it a try.

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  7. Oh, this does sound delicious! I love orange and chicken together and the added rosemary sounds wonderful. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty :)

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

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  8. Linda, you are just a great cook! Everything you make looks tasty! Thanks for sharing all your recipes with us on the Art of Home-Making Mondays. I get lots of meal inspiration here! :)

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  9. Oh JES- what a wonderful comment to start my day! Wish you and your family could come to dinner!

    See you again Monday.

    Hugs

    Linda

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  10. What a fantastic recipe! It looks soooo good! Thank you for linking up to the Oh My Heartsie Girls Wordless Wednesday Linky Party!

    Wishing you a fabulous week!

    xx
    Lysa
    Co-Host OMHGWW

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  11. This sounds wonderful! I love the combination of orange with chicken. Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend? :) I hope you will join us again this week, the party starts Monday morning at 2am EST :)

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  12. Thanks for sharing this at Oh My Heartsie Girl WW!

    Jenny

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  13. This recipe sounds so good!
    Thanks for linking!
    XOXO
    Isabelle
    http://www.lechateaudesfleurs.com/

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  14. Hello cute lady! I’m loving it. Pinned and tweeted. Thank you so much for partying with us. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm. We love to party with you! Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls

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  15. All the flavours you've used for this dish sound wonderful. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!

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  16. Delicious - love the combination of orange and rosemary with the chicken. Have cooked chicken before with orange and sage and it was good too. Bon appetit and bonjour via #createwithjoy from me at http://detoutcoeurlimousin.blogspot.fr/2015/02/smoked-salmon-leek-puff-pastry-pizza.html

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  17. This sounds delicious! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  18. Sounds amazing and looks delish! Thanks for sharing with us at the Funtastic Friday blog hop. Hope to see you again this week.

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