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Roasted Herb Chicken with Mandarin Orange

Published: Dec 11, 2017 · Modified: Nov 16, 2020 by Sandi Gaertner · 37 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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If you love roasted chicken, this roasted herb chicken you are going to love how easy dinner recipe is to make! This oven-roasted chicken recipe is full of all of the good stuff, garlic, fresh herbs, and sliced oranges. You will love how moist and flavorful this roasted chicken is!

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Tonight I am making one of my kids' favorites. We love using fresh herbs for roasting in chicken. It makes a tasty dinner that even my picky one will eat.

If you have been looking for an easy delicious family-friendly meal, you are going to love this herb chicken recipe!!

If you love chicken as much as we do, you will want to check out ALL of my delicious Gluten Free Chicken Recipes.

Why this roasted chicken is great:

The secret to this roasted chicken is to stuff the fresh herbs, garlic, butter, and orange under the skin. This allows the flavors to seep into the meat while it is roasting in the oven. This is one of those recipes you love because it is easy...and it is easy to make ahead if you are short on time.

This chicken dinner is made with lots of fresh herbs. If you love to cook and bake with fresh herbs as well, here are some easy tips to grow fresh herbs in your kitchen window so you always have them on hand for baking!

roasted chicken ingredients

Recipe notes:

  • A whole chicken - you can use any size, just note a large chicken will take longer to bake.
  • Mandarin oranges - although you can use any orange, the flavor of mandarin orange really blends well with the herb blend.
  • Butter - you can substitute and use ghee if you prefer.

Are you ready to make this whole roasted chicken recipe? I used my cast iron skillet to make this recipe. Feel free to make it in a roasting pan, or even a casserole dish.

Check out my fun roasted chicken webstory for even more tips.

Step by step recipe directions:

a bowl with fresh herbs butter and fresh chopped herbs

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350º F. Chop up the fresh herbs and add them to a small bowl. Add the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper and mix well. This is the mixture you will coat your chicken in.

a raw chicken with fresh herbs under the skin

Step 2: Take the raw chicken and make small cuts under the breast skin and legs. Take some of the herbed butter and rub all under the skin. This will allow the flavors to cook deeply into the meat. Rub the extra on the outside of the chicken.

Step 3: Next, slice a mandarin orange or tangerine. Add these orange slices under the skin as well. (Note you can use any types of oranges but I love the flavor of mandarin in this recipe.)

Step 4: Place the chicken in a large 12-inch cast iron pan and bake. Serve hot when the internal temperature of the chicken is 165º F.

Try it with this homemade gluten free gravy, or make a gravy from your pan drippings!!

Expert tips and recipe FAQ:

Can you cook the chicken in a different pan?

You can definitely cook the chicken in a different pan. You can use a roasting pan as well.

How do you make gravy from pan drippings?

To make gravy, add your pan drippings to a saucepan. Add ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and some leftover herbs. Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Put 2 tablespoons potato starch or tapioca starch into a small bowl, add ¼ cup of the gravy and whisk. Pour it into the gravy pot and whisk.

How do you know when the chicken is done cooking?

Your chicken is finished baking when the internal temperature reads 165º F.

How long will this chicken last?

This herb roasted chicken will keep up to 4 days in the refrigerator, or remove the chicken from the bones and put it in a freezer bag and freeze it.

the top view of a roasted whole chicken in a cast iron pan

What are the best herbs for chicken?

Many herbs have flavors that work well with chicken. Here are some of my favorite herbs for herb baked chicken:

  • thyme
  • rosemary
  • sage
  • tarragon
  • parsley
  • chives
  • oregano

Serve with:

  • Mashed Creamy Rutabagas
  • Roasted Bacon Potato Roses
  • Kale and Apple Salad
  • Christmas Dinner (roast and vegetable sides!)

Recipe

Herb Roasted Chicken

Sandi Gaertner
A deliciously easy roasted herb chicken with tangerine slices. The whole family will love this flavorful chicken dinner.
5 from 28 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Meal Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 376 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pound whole chicken
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 1 tablespoon sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tangerine sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375º F.
  • Add chopped herbs, melted butter, minced garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
  • Make small cuts to open the skin under the chicken breast. (You can also do this for the legs if you like.)
  • Stuff some butter herb mixture in both and rub along under the skin. Rub the extra all over the outside of the chicken.
  • Slice the tangerine and add slices under the skin.
  • Bake for one hour, or until the meat registers 165º F with a meat thermometer.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

  1. You can use any size whole chicken, just note a larger chicken will take longer to bake.
  2. You can use fresh herbs or dried, I definitely think the fresh herbs add a lot more flavor.
  3. Bake in a 12-inch cast-iron pan, a roasting pan, or a 9x13 pan.
  4. To make gravy, add your pan drippings to a saucepan. Add ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and some leftover herbs. Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Put 2 tablespoons potato starch or tapioca starch into a small bowl, add ¼ cup of the gravy, and whisk. Pour it into the gravy pot and whisk.
  5. Serve hot.
  6. This herb-roasted chicken will keep up to 4 days in the refrigerator, or put in a ziplock freezer bag and freeze it. It will keep up to 4 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 27gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 564IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Betsy Cohen

    December 25, 2017 at 9:00 am

    You sure did pick the perfect wine to accompany this wonderful dish!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 25, 2017 at 3:41 pm

      Thank you so much Betsy 🙂

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    • Karen

      July 04, 2022 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This was such a great recipe. My kids loved how flavorful and moist the chicken was. I used chicken breasts instead of a whole chicken and added some oregano.

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        July 05, 2022 at 6:50 pm

        I am so glad everyone loved the chicken recipe, Karen! Thank you for coming to let me know.

  2. Shelby

    December 22, 2017 at 6:14 am

    This is an absolutely beautiful dish and one I would be happy to sit down to with a glass of CK Mondavi Wine!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      December 23, 2017 at 9:26 am

      Thank you so much Shelby...I love their wines!

      Reply
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