HONEY & ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN

Honey & Orange Glazed Chicken image

The combination of orange, honey, and dijon mustard as the glaze sounds delicious. This recipe comes from the "Joy of Eating" cookbook.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories < 4 Hours

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

2 whole chickens (2 1/2# each, cut into serving pieces and sprinkled with salt, pepper, and garlic powder)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 medium orange, grated (about 6 tbsp. fruit, juice, and peel)
3/4 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

Place chicken in a 12x16 inch baking pan and drizzle melted butter over it. Bake in a 325 degree oven for about 30 minutes. Combine orange mixture, honey, and dijon mustard and simmer over low heat for a few minutes until well blended. Baste chicken frequently with Honey and Orange glaze until tender and a rich golden color, about 30-40 minutes. Serve with brown rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 876.7, Fat 58.7, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 259.1, Sodium 280.8, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 27.6, Protein 57.6