MIMOSA ROASTED CHICKEN

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This aromatic seasoned chicken with a rich and buttery champagne gravy will delight all who taste it. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 medium navel oranges
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 cups brut champagne
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
GRAVY:
Chicken broth or water
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Cut 1 orange into slices; cut remaining orange into wedges. With fingers, carefully loosen the skin from both sides of chicken breast. Place orange slices under the skin. Place orange wedges inside cavity and sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon pepper., Tuck wings under chicken. Place breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine the butter, garlic, basil, salt, onion powder, marjoram and remaining pepper; rub over chicken., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the champagne, onions, broth and orange juice; pour into pan. Bake until a thermometer reads 175°, 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer, basting occasionally with pan juices. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing., For gravy, pour drippings and loosened browned bits into a measuring cup. Skim fat, reserving 1 tablespoon. Add enough broth to the drippings to measure 1 cup. In a small saucepan, melt butter and reserved fat. Stir in flour until smooth, gradually add broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 41g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 204mg cholesterol, Sodium 798mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 58g protein.

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