Orange-Glazed Roast Chicken Breasts with Sweet Potatoes

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
39%
Orange-Glazed Roast Chicken Breasts with Sweet Potatoes
60 min.
4
470kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Orange-Glazed Roast Chicken Breasts with Sweet Potatoes, a dish that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also promises to impress your family and friends at any meal, whether it's a cozy lunch or a festive dinner.

The star of this dish is the succulent bone-in skinless chicken breasts, which are beautifully glazed with a sweet and tangy orange sauce made from fresh orange juice and zesty orange marmalade. The addition of balsamic vinegar adds a depth of flavor that elevates the dish to new heights. Paired with tender, roasted sweet potatoes and caramelized onions, this meal is a feast for the senses.

As you prepare this dish, the aroma of the orange glaze mingling with the earthy sweetness of the potatoes will fill your kitchen, creating an inviting atmosphere that beckons everyone to the table. With a total cooking time of just 60 minutes, you can easily whip up this delicious main course, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions alike.

Not only is this recipe bursting with flavor, but it also offers a balanced caloric breakdown, ensuring you enjoy a satisfying meal without compromising your dietary preferences. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor the vibrant tastes of this Orange-Glazed Roast Chicken Breasts with Sweet Potatoes!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
  •  chicken breast bone-in skinless
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • medium onion cut into 8 wedges
  • 0.3 cup orange juice 
  • tablespoons orange juice 
  • 0.3 cup orange marmalade 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • medium sweet potatoes and into peeled cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 0.3 cup cranberries dried sweetened
  • teaspoon thyme leaves dried

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375F. In 1-quart saucepan, cook basting sauce ingredients over low heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until marmalade is melted.
  2. In 15x10x1-inch pan, place chicken breasts.
  3. Brush with half of the basting sauce. In medium bowl, toss potatoes and onion with oil; place around chicken.
  4. Bake 25 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, in small bowl, soak cranberries in 1/4 cup orange juice.
  6. Brush chicken again with remaining basting sauce. Stir gently to coat vegetables with pan juices. With slotted spoon, sprinkle cranberries over vegetables; drizzle with juice.
  7. Bake about 20 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170F), and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories470kcal
Protein43.18%
Fat13.71%
Carbs43.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
79
Glycemic Load
13.43
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
31.783913145895%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.06mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
2.87mg
Naringenin
0.51mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.3mg
Quercetin
6.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:469.95kcal
23.5%
Fat:7.11g
10.93%
Saturated Fat:1.47g
9.18%
Carbohydrates:50.27g
16.76%
Net Carbohydrates:45.6g
16.58%
Sugar:27.84g
30.93%
Cholesterol:144.64mg
48.21%
Sodium:483.7mg
21.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:50.36g
100.71%
Vitamin A:16184.16IU
323.68%
Vitamin B3:24.4mg
122.02%
Selenium:73.34µg
104.78%
Vitamin B6:1.98mg
99.05%
Phosphorus:542.76mg
54.28%
Vitamin B5:4.23mg
42.32%
Potassium:1325.91mg
37.88%
Vitamin C:21.24mg
25.75%
Magnesium:94.59mg
23.65%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.86%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.81%
Fiber:4.67g
18.67%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.98%
Copper:0.28mg
14.1%
Zinc:1.74mg
11.6%
Iron:1.83mg
10.16%
Folate:35.93µg
8.98%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.53%
Vitamin E:1.11mg
7.38%
Calcium:66.16mg
6.62%
Vitamin K:4.09µg
3.9%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%