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

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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