Chicken with honey and oranges
4 servings
60 minutes
Chicken with honey and oranges is a vibrant dish of Chinese cuisine, combining rich sweet-spicy flavors and the tenderness of roasted meat. Honey and mustard create a caramelized crust, while oranges add citrus notes, making it both zesty and refreshing. This flavor combination is deeply rooted in Chinese culinary traditions, where the sweetness of honey and the acidity of fruits enhance the natural juiciness of chicken. Roasted in the oven and infused with its own juices, it gains a rich aroma and soft texture. This dish is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, especially when paired with rice or vegetables.
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2
Mix mustard with honey. Rub the chicken inside and out with the honey mixture. Squeeze juice from the oranges and stuff the chicken with the pulp. Drizzle the chicken with oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap the carcass in foil and place it in a dish.
- Honey: 2 tablespoons
- Mustard: 4 tablespoons
- Chicken: 1 piece
- Oranges: 2 pieces
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Bake in the oven for about an hour, basting with the released juices.
