Baked Orange-Glazed Chicken
Baked chicken breasts are coated in a bright orange glaze made with orange juice and zest, while paprika and ground mustard add warm, tangy depth. The vegetable oil helps create a smooth coating, and the finished dish makes an easy family dinner with a fresh citrus flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Orange-Glazed Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Whisk orange juice, vegetable oil, orange zest, paprika, mustard, and salt in a bowl. Arrange chicken breast halves in a baking dish; pour orange juice mixture over chicken.
- 3
Bake chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 30 to 45 minutes, basting with orange glaze every 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 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 494.68 kcal High 25%
- Protein 53.26 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 4.16 g 2%
- Total Fat 30.3 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 3.9 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.75 mg High 47%
- Sodium 144.62 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.64 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 2.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 7.71 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.75 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 90.34 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 1.48 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 16.01 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Baked Orange Glazed Chicken is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Dry Mustard, Orange, and Orange Juice. Each serving provides about 494.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Orange-Glazed Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Dry Mustard, Orange, Orange Juice, Paprika. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Orange-Glazed Chicken?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 494.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Orange-Glazed Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Baked Orange-Glazed Chicken healthy?
- Baked Orange-Glazed Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 494.68 calories and 53.26 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 144.62 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.9 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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