Citrus and Herb Chicken Breast
A bright, flavorful roasted chicken dish featuring juicy chicken breasts, caramelized citrus, and fragrant herbs, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces REP Provisions Petite Chicken Breast If using larger breasts, check doneness earlier.
For the Sauce
- ⅓ cup Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
- 2 tablespoons Orange Juice Fresh juice is preferred for brightness.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Local Honey Optional; omit for sugar-free version.
- 1 piece Shallot Finely diced; can substitute red onion.
- 4 cloves Minced Garlic
- ½ tablespoon Dried Oregano
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- ¾ teaspoon Paprika Use smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
For the Roasted Bed
- 2 pieces Oranges Thinly sliced.
- 1 piece Lemon Thinly sliced.
- 1 piece Red Onion Cut into wedges.
- 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400° F. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey (if using), finely diced shallot, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika until blended. Set the sauce aside.
- Thinly slice the oranges and lemon. Cut the red onion into wedges. Arrange the orange and lemon slices and the onion wedges in a single layer on a 13×9-inch baking dish or sheet pan.
- Pour about one-third of the sauce over the citrus and onion, and toss gently to coat everything well. Add the thyme and rosemary sprigs across the citrus bed.
Cooking
- Arrange the chicken breasts over the citrus and herbs. Pour the remaining sauce over the chicken, and rub a little over each breast so they are evenly coated.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and cook for 45 minutes. Halfway through cooking, spoon some of the juices from the bottom of the pan over the chicken to baste it.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For crisper edges, move the pan to the top rack for the last 5 minutes. Adjust flavors with additional salt or honey as necessary.