Citrus-Garlic Roasted Chicken

Name: Citrus-Garlic Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 1 h 35 min
Cook time: 1 h 35 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 larges bone-in, skin on chicken breasts, about 3 pounds; 4 larges whole chicken thighs, about 2 pounds; 4 large cloves garlic, peeled and smashed; 1 navel orange, zested, plus the juice of 1 whole orange; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 2 limes, 1 zested, both juiced; 108 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 6 servings Freshly cracked black pepper

Citrus-Garlic Roasted Chicken is a gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal main course. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains about 57g of protein, 33g of fat, and a total of 549 calories. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up freshly cracked pepper, olive oil, chicken thighs, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes. Honey-Glazed Citrus-Roasted Carrots, Citrus Chicken With Apricot, Peanuts & Mint, and Honey Citrus Chicken are very similar to this recipe.

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Put the chicken in a large nonmetalic bowl.

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Put the orange and lime zests in a small bowl and add the fruit juices.

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Orange

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Lime

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Whisk in the olive oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and a generous grind of black pepper.

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Olive Oil

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Whisk

Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss until well coated. Marinate for 20 to 30 minutes but no longer than 45 minutes.

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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put a rack on a rimmed baking sheet. With tongs, remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and arrange them on the rack leaving space between each piece.

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Drizzle a small spoonful of the marinade over the top of each chicken piece; season well with salt and pepper, to taste. Roast until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when meat is pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes.

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