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Oven Roasted Citrus Chicken

14 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 1HR 10MINS

Oven Roasted Citrus Chicken

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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.
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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.
1HR 10MINS
Total Time
$1.18
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Chicken Drumstick
12
Chicken Drumsticks
or Chicken Thighs, Chicken Wings
Olive Oil
4 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Orange
1
Orange, juiced
Lemon
1
Lemon, freshly squeezed, juiced
Italian Seasoning
1 Tbsp
Italian Seasoning
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
as needed
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Smoked Paprika
as needed
Smoked Paprika
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic, minced
Lemon
1
Large Lemon, sliced
Orange
1
Orange, sliced
Red Onion
2
Small Red Onions, quartered, peeled
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Granulated Sugar
2 Tbsp
Granulated Sugar
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
1154
Fat
109.4 g
Protein
23.2 g
Carbs
21.6 g
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step 1
Mix together Olive Oil (4 Tbsp), Garlic (2 cloves), Orange (1), Lemon (1), Granulated Sugar (2 Tbsp), Italian Seasoning (1 Tbsp), Smoked Paprika (as needed), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (as needed), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 1 Mix together Olive Oil (4 Tbsp), Garlic (2 cloves), Orange (1), Lemon (1), Granulated Sugar (2 Tbsp), Italian Seasoning (1 Tbsp), Smoked Paprika (as needed), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (as needed), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 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.
step 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.
step 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).
step 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).
step 4
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
step 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.
step 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.
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Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Comfort Food
Lunch
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Fall
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