Oven Roasted Citrus Chicken is a wonderful, quick to prepare dish - perfect for Sunday lunch with friends and family. Chicken pieces are smothered in a delicious citrus and herb marinade, then oven roasted with slices of lemon, orange and red onion. What you get is moist, succulent chicken that can be served with your favourite vegetables or salads, with plenty of leftovers.
Total Time
1hr 10min
4.0
1 Rating
Author: One Pot Chef Show
Servings:
6
Ingredients
•
12
Chicken Drumsticks
or Chicken Thighs, Chicken Wings
•
4
Tbsp
Olive Oil
•
1
Orange
, juiced
•
1
Lemon
, freshly squeezed, juiced
•
1
Tbsp
Italian Seasoning
•
1/4
tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
•
1/2
tsp
Smoked Paprika
•
2
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
1
Large
Lemon
, sliced
•
1
Orange
, sliced
•
2
Small
Red Onions
, quartered, peeled
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
•
2
Tbsp
Granulated Sugar
Cooking Instructions
1.
Mix together Olive Oil (4 Tbsp), Garlic (2 cloves), Orange (1), Lemon (1), Granulated Sugar (2 Tbsp), Italian Seasoning (1 Tbsp), Smoked Paprika (1/2 tsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/4 tsp), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
2.
Place Chicken Drumsticks (12) in an ovenproof roasting dish. Carefully pour marinade over the chicken. Using tongs, flip the chicken pieces to coat on all sides.
3.
Stuff Red Onions (2) in gaps between chicken. Place Lemon (1) in and around chicken. Repeat with Orange (1). Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
4.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
5.
Place the chicken in the oven for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked all the way through and the juices run clear.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
1154
FAT
109.4 g
PROTEIN
23.2 g
CARBS
21.6 g
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