Orange Chicken Recipe

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These golden chicken pieces are nicely seasoned with a tangy citrus marinade. The ingredients are easy to have on hand, so you can whip up this special chicken for friends and family anytime.—Rita Goshaw, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Orange Chicken Recipe
  • Prep: 5 min. Bake: 50 min.
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken leg quarters (3-1/2 pounds), skin removed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Directions

  • Place chicken in a single layer in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the orange juice concentrate, honey and mustard. Baste chicken with half the marinade. Bake 15 minutes longer; baste with remaining marinade. Bake 10 minutes more or until the meat juices run clear. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 310 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 142 mg cholesterol, 733 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 45 g protein.

Originally published as Orange Chicken in Taste of Home August/September 1998, p13

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Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2011 by horse_girl87

Too strong of an "orange" flavor, could easily cut back the oj...


Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2010 by s_pants

Excellent flavor and so easy. Don't thaw the orange juice concentrate and the sauce shouldn't be too thin...just baste the chicken while it is cooking.


Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2009 by ericks wife

Is the sauce supposed to be heated? It was very thin and didn't really add anything to our chicken. I probably would not make again.

 
 
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