Glazed Orange Cranberry Roasted Chicken 🍊🍗✨

Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil, then season inside and out with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and paprika.

• Stuff the cavity with orange slices, onion, garlic, and herbs (if using). Tie the legs together with kitchen twine.

2. Make the Glaze:

• In a small saucepan, combine orange juice, honey, cranberries, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, orange zest, and ginger.

• Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

3. Roast the Chicken:

• Place chicken breast-side up on a roasting rack or in a baking dish.

• Brush half of the glaze over the chicken.

• Roast for 1 hour, basting with remaining glaze every 20 minutes.

• Check internal temperature—it should reach 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.

• If needed, broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.

4. Rest & Serve:

• Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.

• Garnish with extra orange slices, cranberries, and herbs. Serve with pan drippings as a sauce.

Enjoy your Glazed Orange Cranberry Roasted Chicken—a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory! 🍊🍗✨