Baked Orange-Glazed Chicken
Baked Orange-Glazed Chicken pairs juicy, tender breasts with a bright citrus glaze accented by orange zest, paprika, and a hint of dry mustard. The result is tangy-sweet with subtle warmth and a glossy finish that feels special yet weeknight-friendly. Serve it for a family dinner with rice or roasted vegetables to soak up the flavorful juices.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Whisk the orange juice, vegetable oil, orange zest, paprika, mustard, and salt in a bowl.
- 3
Arrange the chicken breast halves in a baking dish; pour the orange juice mixture over the chicken.
- 4
Bake the chicken breasts until they are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 45 minutes, basting with the orange glaze every 10 to 15 minutes.
- 5
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 494.19 kcal High
- Protein 52.98 g Good Source
- Carbs 4.09 g Moderate
- Total Fat 30.28 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.92 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 140.74 mg High
- Sodium 130.32 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.52 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.99 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 6.79 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.71 mg Low Source
- Potassium 88.17 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.42 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.55 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard