Roast Orange Chicken Quarters with Potatoes

Roast Orange Chicken Quarters with Potatoes

Baked chicken quarters infused with a sweet and tangy orange sauce seasoned with garlic, olive oil, and pepper. Served with soft, flavorful yellow potatoes. This dish is oven baked for an hour to achieve a juicy and tender result. Super simple. Just 5 main ingredients!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Recipe Type 5-Ingredient, Chicken, Healthy Choices, Kid-Friendly, One-pan, Potatoes, Quick Dinner, Served Hot, Vegetables

Skill Level Easy

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Resting Time 5

Total Time 1 20

Servings

Calories 572kcal

Author Angela G.

Ingredients

2 cups orange juice (about 6 oranges)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic paste
4 chicken quarters
1.5 lb yukon gold potatoes peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces

Optional

1 teaspoon fresh thyme, rosemary, or basil
fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400˚F.
In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic. Add extra herbs if desired.
If marinating, place chicken quarters into a large ziplock bag along with orange juice mixture. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
(Do not marinate overnight. Max 4 hours)
Arrange chicken quarters and chopped potatoes in a 9x13 baking tray.
Pour orange juice mixture over the chicken and potatoes.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165˚ and potatoes are fork-tender.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Cover loosely with foil to prevent too much cooling.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley just before serving.

Notes

If time allows, marinate the chicken quarters in the orange juice mixture for at least 30 minutes before baking. This enhances flavor. Do not marinate for longer than 4 hours or the chicken can over tenderize and become mushy.
For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice instead of store-bought. It adds a natural sweetness and brightness to the dish.
Make sure the oven is fully preheated to 400°F before placing the chicken and potatoes inside. This ensures even cooking from the start.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. It should reach 165°F (74°C). Also, ensure the potatoes are fork-tender. Cut potatoes small so they cook well along side the chicken.

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