Spatchcocked Crispy Happy Chicken With Rich Orange Sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
14%
Spatchcocked Crispy Happy Chicken With Rich Orange Sauce
75 min.
4
572kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that will elevate your dining experience! Introducing our Spatchcocked Crispy Happy Chicken with Rich Orange Sauce—a dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests. This gluten-free delight is not just a meal; it's a celebration of flavors that combines the savory richness of perfectly roasted chicken with the vibrant zest of fresh oranges.

Imagine succulent chicken, expertly butterflied to ensure even cooking and maximum crispiness, marinated in a blend of aromatic spices that infuse every bite with depth and character. The secret to achieving that irresistible golden-brown skin lies in the careful cooking technique, where a heavy pan or foil-covered bricks work their magic, creating a crispy exterior that you won't be able to resist.

But the star of the show is undoubtedly the rich orange sauce—a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors that perfectly complements the savory chicken. With hints of garlic, ginger, and a splash of Grand Marnier, this sauce is a luxurious addition that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Serve it alongside longevity noodles or fluffy rice, and you have a meal that is not only delicious but also visually stunning.

Ready in just 75 minutes, this dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or any special occasion. Gather your loved ones and indulge in a feast that is sure to create lasting memories. Get ready to savor every bite of this delightful culinary creation!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoon butter 
  • lb chicken dry (Butterflied See note above, discard any lumps of fat,wash and towel , loosen the skin from the fl)
  • teaspoons chili powder 
  • tablespoon cornstarch 
  • teaspoons cumin 
  • teaspoon fennel seeds 
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic minced
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ginger minced
  • tablespoon grand marnier cold
  •  orange juice 
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • servings cranberry-orange relish 
  • 20  pepper fresh
  • 0.3 cup rice vinegar 
  • 2.5 tablespoons soya sauce 
  • teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • cup water 
  • 0.3 cup onion diced white

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • tongs
  • cutting board
  • gravy boat

Directions

  1. Chicken:.
  2. Mix salt, pepper, garlic, chili powder, thyme, fennel and cumin.Rub chicken under skin and all over the chicken with all of the spice mixture; cover and marinade in refrigerator for 4-24 hours.Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  3. Heat heavy large cast iron pan over medium high heat, add oil, placing chicken skin side down immediately place a very heavy pan or foil covered bricks on chicken and cook (without moving the chicken) until the skin is a golden brown (check with a tongs) till very crisp about 15 minutes.Orange Sauce:.Meanwhile melt butter in a medium hot pan; add and saute onions for 3 minutes add garlic, ginger, brown sugar, water, orange juice and zest, lemon juice, rice vinegar, and soy sauce; bring to a boil simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Mix together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water or Grand Mariner making a slurry; add the slurry to the sauce whisking all the time to keep the sauce smooth; reduce heat to medium low; and simmer, about 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the bricks and turn chicken skin side up and finish roasting for 20-25 minutes. Until a thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 160-165 degrees when juices run completely clear, and the skin should be a gorgeous golden-brown, and exceedingly crispy.
  6. Remove chicken and let rest on a cutting board.De fat the pan drippings.
  7. Add the Orange Sauce to the pan juices. Strain the sauce.
  8. Pour sauce into a gravy boat drizzle some on a platter and place the chicken on the sauce with crispy crust up.Serving immediately with additional sauce and Longevity noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories572kcal
Protein23.85%
Fat50.19%
Carbs25.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
98.38
Glycemic Load
5.8
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
23.026521506517%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.39mg
Hesperetin
27.4mg
Naringenin
14.21mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.4mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
2.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:571.67kcal
28.58%
Fat:31.76g
48.86%
Saturated Fat:9.47g
59.18%
Carbohydrates:36.97g
12.32%
Net Carbohydrates:32.38g
11.78%
Sugar:25.21g
28.01%
Cholesterol:129.99mg
43.33%
Sodium:1375.33mg
59.8%
Alcohol:0.98g
100%
Alcohol %:0.3%
100%
Protein:33.95g
67.9%
Vitamin C:64.16mg
77.77%
Vitamin B3:12.2mg
60.99%
Manganese:0.96mg
47.88%
Vitamin B6:0.78mg
39%
Selenium:25.67µg
36.67%
Phosphorus:302.23mg
30.22%
Potassium:704.42mg
20.13%
Iron:3.61mg
20.06%
Vitamin B5:1.94mg
19.36%
Fiber:4.58g
18.34%
Vitamin A:910.64IU
18.21%
Magnesium:69.26mg
17.31%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.07%
Zinc:2.53mg
16.89%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.29%
Copper:0.27mg
13.7%
Vitamin K:14.24µg
13.56%
Calcium:127.7mg
12.77%
Folate:48.59µg
12.15%
Vitamin E:1.73mg
11.52%
Vitamin B12:0.51µg
8.54%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.18%
Source:Food.com