Be the first to Maple syrup and fresh orange give an amazing flavor to this simple recipe for baked chicken. It is easy to prepare and just toss in the oven for less than an hour. Although using a whole chicken that you cut up yourself is more economical, you can use your favorite pre-cut chicken cuts with equal success. Great as a glaze for chicken wings, too.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken, about 3-1/2 pounds, cut into 4 quarters
- 1 fresh orange
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick foil. Place chicken quarters skin-side up on the prepared pan.Remove the zest from the orange with a microplane or grater, then juice the orange.
Whisk together orange zest, orange juice, butter, maple syrup, onion powder, and salt.
Brush orange mixture over the chicken pieces. Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until done, basting midway with drippings.
Yield: 4 servings
