Perfect Pineapple Orange Chicken

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Perfect Pineapple Orange Chicken
100 min.
4
364kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests! Introducing the Perfect Pineapple Orange Chicken, a delightful dish that combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple and the zesty brightness of orange juice, all enveloping a succulent whole chicken. This gluten-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also promises to deliver a burst of flavor in every bite.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as the chicken bakes to a perfect golden brown, its skin crisped to perfection while remaining juicy and tender on the inside. The combination of butter, citrus juices, and a touch of seasoning creates a mouthwatering glaze that elevates this dish to a whole new level. Whether you're planning a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering, this main course is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

With a total preparation and cooking time of just 100 minutes, you can easily fit this recipe into your busy schedule. Plus, with only 364 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress with this Perfect Pineapple Orange Chicken that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter softened
  • 0.5 cup orange juice 
  • 0.5 cup pineapple juice 
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • pound meat from a rotisserie chicken whole rinsed

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Place rinsed and dried chicken on a tray. Rub butter all over the chicken, top and bottom, then season evenly with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Pour the pineapple juice and orange juice in the tray, not directly over the chicken.
  4. Bake chicken uncovered in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, basting every 5 to 10 minutes with the juices. When it is done it should be a perfect golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories364kcal
Protein22.89%
Fat69.33%
Carbs7.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37
Glycemic Load
3.37
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.9913043651892%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
3.7mg
Naringenin
0.66mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:364.02kcal
18.2%
Fat:27.85g
42.84%
Saturated Fat:11.9g
74.36%
Carbohydrates:7.03g
2.34%
Net Carbohydrates:6.91g
2.51%
Sugar:5.56g
6.17%
Cholesterol:111.75mg
37.25%
Sodium:360.91mg
15.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.69g
41.38%
Vitamin B3:7.59mg
37.96%
Vitamin C:20.19mg
24.47%
Selenium:15.88µg
22.68%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
21.17%
Phosphorus:171.02mg
17.1%
Vitamin A:565.74IU
11.31%
Vitamin B5:1.08mg
10.81%
Zinc:1.49mg
9.91%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.88%
Potassium:309.5mg
8.84%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.71%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.4%
Magnesium:29.01mg
7.25%
Iron:1.14mg
6.32%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6.02%
Folate:21.56µg
5.39%
Vitamin E:0.67mg
4.46%
Copper:0.09mg
4.32%
Vitamin K:2.73µg
2.6%
Calcium:22.7mg
2.27%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.45%
Source:Allrecipes