Orange Chicken with Fennel and Shallots – 110-Minute Recipe
A bright, citrus‑infused chicken that pairs the sweetness of orange with the aromatic crunch of fennel and shallots. The slow roasting and frequent basting create a tender, juicy bird with a crisp, golden skin—perfect for a festive Thanksgiving centerpiece.
Recipe by carolinagelen· Structured by ReelsMeals
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1 hr 50 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- whole chicken
- orange sugar
- fennel
- shallots
- oranges
- orange juice
- flaky salt
- fennel fronds
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- 1Marinate the spatchcocked chicken with orange sugar and fennel spices until flavorful.
- 2Pour extra virgin olive oil into the roasting pan.
- 3Arrange sliced oranges, fennel, and shallots in the bottom of the roasting pan.
- 4Pour a yellow liquid (orange juice) over the sliced fennel, shallots, and oranges in the roasting pan.
- 5Place the marinated chicken on top of the vegetables.
- 6Roast the chicken, basting it with its own juices every 10 minutes to achieve a crispy, golden skin.
- 7When the chicken is cooked through, let it rest before carving.
- 8Tear the roasted chicken apart by hand over a serving platter.
- 9Arrange roasted orange slices on the platter and garnish with fresh fennel fronds.
- 10Sprinkle flaky salt over the finished dish.
- 11Serve the carved chicken with the pan juices on the side, garnished with the roasted orange slices, fennel, and fresh fennel fronds.
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Marinate First
Marinate the spatchcocked chicken with orange sugar and fennel spices before roasting.
Layer Vegetables Early
Arrange sliced oranges, fennel, and shallots in the roasting pan before placing the chicken on top.
Regular Basting
Baste the chicken with its own juices every 10 minutes while roasting for a crispy, golden skin.
Rest Before Carving
Allow the cooked chicken to rest before tearing it apart and serving.
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- How long does it take to make Orange Chicken with Fennel and Shallots?
- About 1 hour 50 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 1 hour 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Orange Chicken with Fennel and Shallots recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Orange Chicken with Fennel and Shallots recipe come from?
- It was shared by carolinagelen on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.