Honey-Orange Garlic Baked Chicken
Honey-Orange Garlic Baked Chicken balances bright citrus with mellow sweetness and a gentle garlicky warmth. The soy and paprika add depth while oregano lends a subtle herbal finish, making each bite juicy and well-rounded. Serve for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal when you want comforting flavors with a touch of brightness.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Honey-Orange Garlic Baked Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
For the marinade, mix together soy sauce, honey, orange juice, garlic, oregano, pepper, and paprika. Pour the mixture over the chicken pieces. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Take the chicken out of the refrigerator. Put the chicken and marinade into a 9x13-inch baking dish and bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Baste once.
- Calories 413.2 kcal High 21%
- Protein 76.54 g Good Source 153%
- Carbohydrate 9.55 g 3%
- Total Fat 8.44 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 254.35 mg High 85%
- Sodium 1166.39 mg High 51%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 7.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 7.44 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.15 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 36.03 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.2 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 6.53 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Honey Orange Garlic Baked Chicken is made with 8 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Oregano, Garlic, and Honey. Each serving provides about 413.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Honey-Orange Garlic Baked Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Oregano, Garlic, Honey, Orange Juice. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Honey-Orange Garlic Baked Chicken?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 413.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Honey-Orange Garlic Baked Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Honey-Orange Garlic Baked Chicken healthy?
- Honey-Orange Garlic Baked Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 413.2 calories and 76.54 g of protein, or 153% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1166.39 mg (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy and Garlic, 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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