Oven-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables and Orange
A hearty one-pan meal featuring golden chicken thighs nestled alongside tender potatoes and carrots. The fresh orange juice glaze adds a bright, citrusy depth that makes this dish truly special. Perfect for a fuss-free family dinner any night of the week.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 kg chicken thighs and drumsticks, seasoned with salt, black pepper and lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons margarine or unsalted butter
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into thick rounds
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into thick rounds
- 200 ml fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, washed and chopped
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Directions
- 1
Arrange the chicken pieces in a lightly greased oven-safe dish.
- 2
Coat the chicken generously with margarine or butter, then scatter the potato and carrot rounds around the chicken.
- 3
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and place in a cold oven set to 200 °C (390 °F). Bake for about 1 hour.
- 4
Remove the foil, pour the orange juice over the chicken and vegetables, and return to the oven for 20 to 35 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
- 5
Remove from the oven, sprinkle orange zest and chopped parsley over the vegetables, and serve immediately.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra crispy skin, switch on the broiler for the last 5 minutes. Swap margarine for ghee for a richer, nuttier flavour.
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