Roast Chicken Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Unsalted butter2 Tablespoon
 Onion powder2 Teaspoon
 Whole chicken breasts - 3, boned, skinned and halved
 Orange juice2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Orange peel2 Teaspoon, freshly grated
 Black pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Ginger root1 Tablespoon, grated
 Garlic powder1 Teaspoon
 Curacao1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cornstarch1 Tablespoon
 Water1 Tablespoon
 Oranges2 Medium, peeled

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

MAKING
2) In a large skillet, melt the butter or margarine.
3) To this, add the onion powder. Mix well.
4) In the hot skillet, saute the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides.
5) To a baking dish, transfer the chicken.
6) In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, orange peel, pepper, ginger and garlic powder.
7) Over the top of chicken, pour this mixture.
8) With a lid or aluminum foil, cover and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
9) Remove from the oven.
10) Over the top, then pour the Curacao.
11) Cover the dish again and return to the oven for 20 more minutes, or until the chicken is cooked well.
12) To a warmed serving platter, place the chicken breasts. Keep covered to retain warmth.
13) In a saucepan, place the liquid from the baking dish, over medium heat.
14) In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water, until smooth.
15) To the pan, stir in the cornstarch mix.
16) Bring this mixture to a boil.
17) Reduce the heat and simmer, until thickened, stirring frequently.

SERVING
18) On the chicken in the serving platter, pour the sauce and serve, garnished with fresh orange slices.
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