Ginger Citrus Roast Chicken Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This ginger and citrus roast chicken is moist, tangy and delicious. It's very easy to prepare and only takes very basic ingredients. Make it tonight!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword ginger chicken, roast chicken

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1

Servings people

Calories 406kcal

Cost 15

Preheat your oven to 425 F. Grate the zest 1 orange and orange lemon and then cut them in quarters.
2 oranges;, 3 lemons;
Wipe the chicken dry and place it in a roasting pan.
1 whole chicken
Mix 1 tablespoon of the grated ginger with the citrus zest. Rub the citrus mixture in the chicken cavity with some added salt and pepper if wanted. Add the quartered lemon and orange inside the cavity.
3 tablespoon grated fresh ginger;, Salt and pepper to taste.
Juice the remaining lemons and orange with the remaining 2 tablespoon ginger, and also add the melted coconut oil. Brush the chicken with the mixture.
5 tablespoon coconut oil
Put in the oven for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, baste the chicken and reduce the heat to 375 F.
After another 25 minutes, baste again, turn the chicken on its breast and cook for another 25 minutes.
At this point, verify the doneness of the chicken by verifying if the juices run clear when you cut the thickest part of the breast. You can also verify with a meat thermometer (it should be 160 F in the breast and at least 170 F in the thigh).
When ready, remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 15 minutes.
Garnish with extra citrus wedges if wanted on a bed of steamed vegetables or spinach. Use citrus, coconut oil, and ginger cooking juice as a sauce.