Are you ready to transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary adventure? This Roast Chicken with Orange Ginger New Potatoes is not just a meal—it's a flavor explosion that will tantalize your taste buds and impress even the most discerning food critics. Imagine tender, golden-brown chicken infused with zesty orange and warm ginger, nestled alongside perfectly crispy new potatoes that soak up every delicious drop of aromatic juice. Whether you're cooking for family, entertaining guests, or simply treating yourself to a gourmet experience, this recipe promises to elevate your home cooking to restaurant-quality deliciousness.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (1.5 kg)
- 4 oranges, juiced
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 800 g new potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). This will ensure that your chicken cooks evenly and the potatoes become crispy.
- Prepare the chicken by rinsing it under cold water and patting it dry with paper towels. This helps to achieve a crispy skin when roasting.
- In a small bowl, mix together the juice of 4 oranges, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. This mixture will serve as a marinade for the chicken.
- Place the chicken in a large roasting pan. Pour the orange-ginger marinade over the chicken, making sure to coat it thoroughly. If possible, let it marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate it for a few hours for more flavor.
- While the chicken is marinating, wash the new potatoes thoroughly and cut them in half if they are larger. This will help them cook evenly and absorb the flavors.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the halved new potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and some chopped fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme. Make sure they are well coated.
- Once the chicken has marinated, arrange the seasoned new potatoes around the chicken in the roasting pan. This allows the potatoes to soak up the delicious juices from the chicken as it cooks.
- Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and roast for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked (the internal temperature should reach 75°C or 165°F). Stir the potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure even roasting.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 10-15 minutes before carving. This helps the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
- Serve the roasted chicken alongside the orange ginger new potatoes, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy your delicious meal!
Tips
- Pat your chicken completely dry before roasting to ensure crispy, golden skin
- Allow the chicken to marinate for maximum flavor absorption
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken (internal temperature of 75°C/165°F)
- Let the chicken rest after cooking to redistribute juices and keep the meat moist
- Don't overcrowd the roasting pan—give the potatoes and chicken enough space to roast evenly
- Experiment with fresh herb combinations like rosemary and thyme for added depth of flavor
- For extra crispy potatoes, turn them halfway through cooking
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best possible taste
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 120mg
