Name: Roasted orange chicken with orange and rocket salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (115g) orange marmalade; 1/2 bunch oregano, coarsely chopped; grated rind and juice of 1/2 lemon; 750 gram chicken thigh fillets (see notes); 3 oranges, segmented; 100 gram baby rocket (see notes); 2 celery stalks, cut into chunks diagonally; 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Roasted orange chicken with orange and rocket salad

An interesting salad made with simple, affordable fresh ingredients that are available all year round. This is a nutritious weeknight gem that the whole family can enjoy.

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

20M

Total

30M

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Ingredients

1/3 cup (115g) orange marmalade

1/2 bunch oregano, coarsely chopped

grated rind and juice of 1/2 lemon

750 gram chicken thigh fillets (see notes)

3 oranges, segmented

100 gram baby rocket (see notes)

2 celery stalks, cut into chunks diagonally

2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Method

1.Preheat oven to 240°C or 220°C fan forced. Line a baking tray with lightly oiled foil.

2.Combine marmalade, oregano, lemon rind and juice in a shallow bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat in marinade. Season well and roll up each thigh fillet, enclosing a little marinade. Place on prepared tray and roast for 20 minutes, basting regularly, until cooked.

3.Meanwhile, place orange segments, rocket and celery in a bowl. Drizzle with oil, season to taste and toss gently to combine.

4.Serve roast chicken with salad and drizzle with juices.

If the children find rocket too peppery, you can use a plain lettuce, like iceberg, instead. Instead of roasting, you can cook the chicken under a preheated grill for about 5 minutes each side.
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