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Garlic and Citrus Chicken
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Feel Good Food Overall User Rating: 
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OMG wonderful
06/16/2008 at 12:10pm
User: KIMBERLY from chicago, IL User Rating:
this was great but next time i think i am gonna make it with boneless skinless chicken(always have more of it on hand) breast see how it turns out
Excellent every time
05/28/2008 at 01:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this four times since it aired on TV. I was afaird to cook a whole chick and this receipe walked me right through it. The gravy on this is to die for! Once I didn't have the frozen orange juice concentrate and I used regular orange juice. It came out almost exactly the same. This is a keeper for years! I've wowed many guests!
Delicious
05/08/2008 at 05:28pm
User: Gabriela from Dix Hills, NY User Rating:
Easy to make. The chicken comes out moist and juicy. Love the citrus flavor.
Made this recipe many times!
05/03/2008 at 12:43pm
User: Anamaria from Seattle, WA User Rating:
I really enjoy this recipe. However, I use fresh orange juice instead of a concentrate (it's probably less "orange" flavored than using concentrate, but still very good and I use the leftover sauce and chicken in a pot pie for the next day's dinner).
Quick, easy, and very tasty!
04/28/2008 at 12:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was awesome! I made a few adjustments. I only used half a lemom. I also poured the remaining orange concentrate and lemon juice in the pan after the chicken was done, let it cook all the way down, used the juice as a marinade, and put the chicken under the broiler after I cut it up. It was great! It was also very easy to prepare and inexpensive. You cannot go wrong with the recipe.
Great flavor
04/10/2008 at 04:59am
User: Korrie from Henderson, NV User Rating:
I made this tonight for myself and my husband and it was wonderful. I have made other recipes and not really tasted a difference in flavor, but I could definitely taste the citrus flavor in this chicken. A very simple recipe that is easy to make. I did make the sauce to go along with it, but the chicken was already so moist that we didn't end up using or needing it.
humdrum
04/01/2008 at 09:18pm
User: Kary from Mobile, AL User Rating:
This recipe did nothing for me. The ingredients sounded so full of flavor, but the chicken really didn't take on much of that flavor. The sauce was just ok. Certainly nothing to share or write home about. Burning in the bottom of the pan was an issue for me as well, but I caught it just in time. I prefer simple baked chicken.
Juicy but lacking flavor
03/30/2008 at 09:48pm
User: Sarah from Benbrook, TX User Rating:
Don't get me wrong...this chicken was tender and juicy and had great flavor. BUT I was expecting much more garlic and citrus flavor out of this. The recipe calls for an entire head of garlic which I was excited about since I LOVE garlic. But I was a little let-down from the lack of garlic flavor. Like I said, this chicken was tender and juicy and has good flavor, just not enough of it. I do agree on the timing issue too...I cooked it for 1 hour 30 min at the temp. set in the recipe and it came out perfectly cooked. I will certainly cook this again because it was great, but I will put more garlic in the chicken an probably some cracked garlic under the skin.
Amazing Flavor
03/08/2008 at 08:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was so bored with chicken but this recipe is so favorful and because of basting with the broth it is so moist. The left overs are also great, they make great chicken salad sandwiches.
Delicioso!
01/30/2008 at 05:58pm
User: Elisa from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
I just have to say that my husband loved this chicken. If he loves a food than I know it's a keeper. The chicken is very moist and flavorful easy to prepare but you do have to keep on eye on it after you start basting it with the sauce because it could burn easily. After I started basting it I had to cover with foil because it was browning too fast but worth the effort.
Perfect roast chicken!
01/25/2008 at 12:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My favorite roast chicken recipe! The citrus adds just enough tangy flavor to the meat and skin without becoming overpowering. The meat is juicy and tender, and the skin is golden and crispy. I've made it numerous times and it always gets rave reviews.
Wonderful!
01/08/2008 at 01:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious and juicy! Great for leftovers.
Garlic & Citrus Chicken
12/31/2007 at 12:35am
User: Barbara from Anaheim, CA User Rating:
I love this recipe! I have made it several times and everytime I get compliments on how the flavor is fantastic and the chicken is so moist!
Favorite chicken recipe
11/27/2007 at 10:27pm
User: Dora from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
Great garlic and citrus flavors! This is the best chicken recipe I know.
VERY GOOD!
11/05/2007 at 10:42am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this dish last night to rave reviews! My 5 year old even ate it with the gravy sauce! Unbelievable! The whole family really enjoyed it. It was so tender and the gravy was really tasty. I served it with mashed potatoes and steamed green beans. I did take another reviewers advise and cooked it at 350 but I have a convection oven. I did watch it carefully so it didnt burn. I kept adding chicken broth to prevent the drippings from burning.
So Easy So Tasty
10/28/2007 at 10:37pm
User: Bob from Sacramento, CA User Rating:
This was so easy to prepare and tasted wonderful. I will be making this again!
Don't mess with a classic!
10/28/2007 at 09:48am
User: Lisa from Brookline, MA User Rating:
Roast chicken is one of my favorites! Unfortunately, the addition of orange added too much sweetness and basting in the the orange juice made the skin too sweet and difficult to crisp.
So Easy, so GOOD!
10/20/2007 at 06:08pm
User: Staci from Lexington, SC User Rating:
This is such an easy recipe for such great taste. Just slice and stuff! My fiance won't eat white meat, and this even got him to go for all of it. The gravy that is made is so good with mashed potatoes or some steamed veggies. We make it all the time and make chicken salad out of the leftovers (if there are any!). Fantastic!
Very Juicy and with a citrus kick!
10/19/2007 at 11:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was very easy to make and it tasted very good!
Awesome dish to entertain with!
10/17/2007 at 01:40pm
User: Meg from Philadelphia, PA User Rating:
I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a success! Very easy to make and great for entertaining b/c it doesn't have to be babysat. The meat was so tender and juicy as well. I highly recommend this.
Too sweet
10/15/2007 at 08:54pm
User: MIchelle from Oakland, CA User Rating:
The only thing I didn't was the citrus glaze, just a little too sweet.
SIMPLE EASY
10/15/2007 at 02:58pm
User: ADRIENNE from MARLTON, NJ User Rating:
SIMPLE, EASY, TASTES GREAT!!! COULDNT BELIEVE THAT I ACTUALLY COOKED IT!
Pretty Good
10/14/2007 at 05:49pm
User: glenys from Hillsborough, NJ User Rating:
Made this recipe for my family and it was pretty good. Found it difficult to keep juices in the pan for the gravy as they would evaporate pretty quickly. the gravy was really tasty though.
YUM!
10/14/2007 at 03:40pm
User: Deeka from Reno, NV User Rating:
This chicken comes out so tender! The bone just fell out of the meat. It's super easy and super tasty!!
So good
10/07/2007 at 06:51pm
User: Sara from Forest Hills, NY User Rating:
This was great but it took a while to cook. The sauce is great and the chicken is so juicy.
good not great
10/06/2007 at 09:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The chicken was not bad but I could not taste the citrus one bit.
4 stars, could be better
10/01/2007 at 10:18pm
User: koko from New York, NY User Rating:
I gave this dish 4 stars as an average score between my husband and I. My husband thought it tasted great and give it 5 stars. I thought it was ok (at least it was moist) and give it 3 stars. This was my first time roasting a whole chicken and quite honestly, I found it to be way too time consuming and way too much work. I now know roasting whole birds is not my thing. Usually, Giada's dishes are much easier - you pop it in the oven and you're done. I think this is the first dish by Giada that's not 5 stars in my book.
Loved it!
10/01/2007 at 09:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Loved it, loved it and loved it. Easy to make and soooo good.
Would make again, with adjustments
09/24/2007 at 12:30pm
User: Angela from Smyrna, GA User Rating:
Like others, I rated this one less than perfect (usually, Giada's wonderful recipes ARE perfect) only because I felt the instructions could use some tweaking. Especially for less experienced cooks, I think this one could easily get burned (and pan sauce thus ruined) if you aren't aware of a few things. Only a quick lining of the roasting pan (already burnt) saved our gravy :-) First, the temp was WAY too high for roasting a chicken. Not sure if Giada was going for a shorter cooking time or what, but the temp immediately burned the first pan drippings. When I say burned, I mean within the first five minutes, there was smoke pouring out of the oven...I found the recipe on the web and in one of Giada's books, and neither set of instructions advised to *begin* with broth in the roasting pan. Further, as others have said, in order to prevent burning (at least if you are using a large roasting pan, as I was) you will need to baste *frequently*, to the point where you are letting so much heat out that cooking is further slowed. Still, flavor was amazing so I will definitely make this again with a few adjustments - temp at 325 (just roast longer), wait longer to begin glazing with the OJ mixture (which burns FAST, even at a reduced 325), and of course I'll start with broth in the pan. Our first attempt also ended up slightly undercooked in places, even though temp indicator said it was done. I think this was actually because I overstuffed the cavity (was trying to get all that yummy looking fruit and garlic in there!) and I think the heat could not circulate inside the cavity as a result. So I would not stuff it quite so full next time. All in all, however, this gets 4 stars for flavor - wonderful combo and meat was very moist. I served with roasted rosemary yukon gold potatoes and french green beans in butter - everyone in our family loved it.
pretty good
09/22/2007 at 07:31pm
User: christine from staten island, NY User Rating:
I was so excited to try this recipe I saw on her show. I have to say it was very easy to make - and it was pretty good. The only thing I was disappointed in was that I didn't taste the orange lemon or garlic in the chicken itself..I did like the fact that the chicken was moist but not undercooked.
Flavorful & Fabulous!
09/22/2007 at 12:24pm
User: TERRI from CAMARILLO, CA User Rating:
My family really enjoyed this. It was very flavorful. I highly recommend this and will definitely make it again.
So Moist
09/22/2007 at 11:51am
User: BARBARA from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
I will definitely try again. The breast meat was fabulous but next time I will put more seasonings with the salt and pepper. I am used to Spanish seasonings, so I will alter to my taste. I also had to cook for a lot longer. Will definitely use in turkey this Thanksgiving.
Repeat!
09/20/2007 at 03:07pm
User: Amy from South Bend, IN User Rating:
Whenever my husband and I try a new recipe, it's pretty easy to tell if it's going to be a repeat or not. I just wait for the "mmmmmmm" and the contented look of euphoria on his face. Quickly followed by "This is definitely a repeat." This is just that kind of recipe. Don't be afraid by the name, it's really not that citrusy or garlicky.... just a hint of flavor. But the fruit inside the cavity really help to keep it moist. It even reheated well in the microwave (low heat)!
Summer Chicken!
09/19/2007 at 03:56pm
User: Stefanie from Fort Leavenworth, KS User Rating:
This recipe had such a yummy light citrus flavor! The sauce made it extra delicious. I have yet to find a Giada recipe that isn't awesome!
Hmmm...I must have erred somehow.
09/16/2007 at 07:09pm
User: LORI from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
I love all of Giada's recipes usually. But this was my first roast chicken (I am not a big chicken fan, but my partner is, so I gave this one a try) and obviously I did something wrong. I had to use a 4 lb chicken b/c I couldn't find a 6 lb free range one. I roasted it, basting every 15 min or so, for 1 hour, 30 minutes (since it was a smaller bird). The skin was dark brown and the thermometer said it was done, but when I let it rest and then cut into it, the breast was cooked but mushy (how did that happen?), almost wet, and the thigh/leg was still bloody. So I guess I didn't cook it long enough, even though the temp said it was ok when I put it in the thigh. Help anyone? I am willing to try it again, since the sauce was yummy and my sweetheart loved the mushy breast meat. ;)
A bit disappointed
09/16/2007 at 01:10am
User: Mark from Borger, TX User Rating:
I was really looking forward to a knock-out chicken dish here, but this is not it. The bird takes a lot more work than it appears on TV, so be ready for that. You cannot just pop into the oven and then go shopping as someone said above... Ha! Must be glazed every 5-6 minutes and the broth replinished about every-other glazing... broth evaporates quickly, especially in the begiining. Tenting with foil is a MUST! I had a somewhat small chicken at 4.69 lbs. and it still took 2hrs. 30 min. to cook. Even then my chicken was not completely done. The frequent opening of the oven to baste lets out a lot of heat, I presume. Breast meat was done, tender and moist, but in the thigh area, juices still ran pink-bloody. Yuk! I love garlic, but in my opinion, there is way too much in this recipe. Could not taste anything but garlic and more garlic! My house smelled of garlic for 2 days afterwards. My advice: DO NOT test this on guests, make it 2 or 3 times for yourself first, and make adjustments. Cut back on the garlic... Add a bit of flour to the sauce during the reduction process. I think I prefer a traditional roast chicken, sans citrus and garlic, with a traditional country gravy. Sorry Giada, I was let-down with this.
fast and super fresh
09/15/2007 at 06:41pm
User: wayne from roslyn heights, NY User Rating:
make this sunday and you have several meals for the week. it is so good hot ut cold in a chicken salad, it is great.
Pay attention
09/11/2007 at 10:23am
User: Brent from Farmers Branch, TX User Rating:
To the folks who say the chicken is not moist....please make sure you are using a 5-6 pound roasting chicken. Also, if you have a lower end stove (GE, Maytag, Kenmore, Whirlpool, etc...) You have to use your thermometer on the bird more often to check for temp. as these ovens don't have good internal thermometers to keep temp. properly.
Easy, big hit, with great leftover potential
09/10/2007 at 07:20pm
User: Lauren from Concord, MA User Rating:
I used the glaze on chicken breasts for a speedy dinner. I wish I made more because it was so wonderful and would have made awesome leftovers on a salad. Sweet and savory really worked well. I served with the spinach pasta as the side. Both were big hits at my house.
UBer-Moist
09/10/2007 at 07:20am
User: Sheena from Clifton Forge, VA User Rating:
This chicken was super moist. My husband asked "what did you do to make it so moist and tender?" The flavor was also very good. I didn't, however, eat the skin as Giada had mentioned in her show. I found it to be very bitter with all the flavors that had been basted. Overall, very tender and will make again.
so delicious!
09/09/2007 at 09:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I just made this with my husband's help and it was so fun and easy to make together! plus, its absolutely delicious and pretty healthy too!
YUM!
09/08/2007 at 03:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was relatively easy to make and my whole family (yes, even the kids) enjoyed it. The chicken turns out very moist and has flavor in every bite!
Wonderfully Moist!!!
09/08/2007 at 12:48pm
User: anita from bloomington springs, TN User Rating:
I cooked this chicken today after seeing it on Ms. Giada's show, and it is AMAZINGLY moist and the flavor is WONDERFUL!!! If you are looking for something to suprise your family and friends with, but that doesn't require you all day in the kitchen...this is the ONE reicipe that is a MUST HAVE! I did the recipie just as was listed, and it was GREAT! Thanks again Food Network for another great meal!
Phenomenol
09/05/2007 at 08:40pm
User: Kay from Deerfield, NH User Rating:
Very easy to make and fantastically moist. I watched the whole bird be devoured in front of my eyes. This was a fantastic hit with my family. My son was actually interested and he is a fussy eater. My daughter chowed down like I have not seen her do with anything but healthy choice soup. Great pan sauce recipe and really makes the dish. A real winner in my family. Thank you!
Most Moist Chicken Ever!
08/28/2007 at 02:08pm
User: Angela from Tallahassee, FL User Rating:
I'll never roast chicken any other way again.
Family Favorite!
08/27/2007 at 08:33pm
User: Elizabeth from oak Brook, IL User Rating:
Did a search for a chicken dish and came across this recipe. My family cannot stop talking about the incredible flavors of the chicken. My daughter has asked to make it instead of turkey on Thanksgiving!
Wow
08/27/2007 at 06:40pm
User: barbara from parrish, FL User Rating:
this was a wonderful freshing new way to roast a chix!!!
Moist and delicious!!
08/25/2007 at 01:58pm
User: Beverly from Rockledge, FL User Rating:
This was a great tasting dish. Moist and wonderful. My whole family enjoyed it.
Super Yummy!
08/22/2007 at 11:50pm
User: Michelle from Fairburn, GA User Rating:
I really don't like chicken all that much since my family ate it like every other day when I was little; however, this chicken ROCKS! It was so savory and juicy. Just yummy! I'd definitely make it again. :o)
Tweaked but great...
08/21/2007 at 10:18am
User: Katina from Houston, TX User Rating:
I needed a recipe for lean turkey cutlets at the last minute so I decided to use this garlic and citrus sauce. It was so good. The turkey just soaked up all the flavoring. Simply mouth-watering. It may not sound good but guests will tell it was great.
Simply Amazing!
08/19/2007 at 07:58pm
User: Danielle from Palm Coast, FL User Rating:
By far the BEST chicken recipe I've ever had! The "sauce" really makes this dish sparkle. A definite favorite with the family!
YUMMY! YUMMY!
08/18/2007 at 11:30pm
User: Anastassia from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
Loved this dish!! Amazing flavor!! LOVED IT. Easy too!
wowie zowie chicken
08/18/2007 at 01:56am
User: LINDA from Oakley, CA User Rating:
AGAIN. . .another great recipe from Giada. I had a feeling this was gonna be great. . .so I did two chickens. The sandwiches were GREAT the next day!!
Delicious!
08/15/2007 at 02:03pm
User: Heather from Island Heights, NJ User Rating:
My husband and I LOVED this chicken! It is so moist and flavorful. I shared this recipe with all of my friends and co-workers.
Need More Stars!
08/14/2007 at 07:17pm
User: Kathy from Freehold, NJ User Rating:
THE SAUCE IS BOSS!!!
Family favorite
08/14/2007 at 12:10am
User: Nancy from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
I usually don't rate the recipes I try from food network, but I had to write about this one just because it was amazing. The citrus flavors were great and the marinade just sent it over the top. My whole family loved it and they usually dont say that about my cooking. I hope everyone tries this one.
Cook for the whole time.
08/12/2007 at 10:58pm
User: FARINA from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
I didn't have oranges and lemons but had limes was still good and I doctored up basting juice...it was good but it was still a little underdone under the leg at about an hour and a half - I put mine on a rack like G did - make sure you check temp right in there...the dish needs the whole time - 1 hr 45 min...but really good...
eileen
08/11/2007 at 01:11pm
User: eileen from wappingers falls, NY User Rating:
easy to prepare, moist and delicious!!
Okay
08/10/2007 at 06:01pm
User: Miranda from Haverhill, MA User Rating:
Like others said, the chicken skin turned black fairly soon after I added the olive oil and garlic sauce. I also needed to add more than two cans of chicken broth because the liquid evaporated quickly leaving burn spots in the pan. The chicken was moist, but it's not a repeat for me.
YUMMY!!!
08/09/2007 at 09:04pm
User: Nikki from logan, UT User Rating:
Wow I made this tonight for my family and everyone just LOVED it!!! Great meal for the family!!
Lemon and Orange Roasted Chicken
08/01/2007 at 06:06pm
User: Ana Maria from Miami, FL User Rating:
This comes out the juiciest and most moist roasted chicken. The taste if just great.
Delish
07/27/2007 at 08:17am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe creates a very moist and flavorable chicken. I will make again!
Geezer friendly
07/24/2007 at 11:59am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a very delicious, tender, and moist chicken. My husband, the geezer, complained about some of the recipes I have made in the past that resulted in dry tasteless chicken. This recipe was fabulous and one that my husband still talks about and requests.
Easy and Great
07/16/2007 at 07:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to prepare and so tender!
very good
07/15/2007 at 06:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this and liked how the citrus flaver came through
Fabulous
07/01/2007 at 07:56pm
User: Martin from Honolulu, HI User Rating:
This chicken had such a wondeful tast to it. It was better than I imagined and easy to make.
delicious
07/01/2007 at 02:44pm
User: Leslie from Point Clear, AL User Rating:
My daughter made this for me and I had to have the recipe, it was delicious. I did have some problems with the sauce browning too much.
Delicious
05/30/2007 at 02:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This chicken is so good that there is no need for sides. You'll want to have plenty of room just for the chicken!
First Time Hit
04/08/2007 at 11:50am
User: Davia from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
I was having an impromptu birthday party for my husband and at the last minute decided to bake a chicken. I saw this recipe and thought that it would work well as we have a blood orange tree in our yard. Instead of orange juice concentrate, I used blood orange juice with honey and used the blood oranges in place of the oranges for stuffing the cavity. The chicken was golden and smelled great, but I was a little nervous when I made the sauce as it was the first time that I had used this recipe. I served the chicken with macaroni and cheese and sauteed mixed vegetables. The entire family raved about the meal and claimed that the chicken with the sauce was the best. I made sure to print a copy of the recipe and save it in my recipe box. I will definitely be adding this to my cooking repertoire.
Delicious
04/03/2007 at 02:22pm
User: Bobbie from Clovis, NM User Rating:
I really love this recipe..and it really is very easy to make. The only think that takes is while is cooking the chicken. My family loves it and they are not much into trying new things..
juicy
03/30/2007 at 06:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy and a lot of flavor
very flavorful!!!
03/30/2007 at 06:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
love these flavors, very kid friendly
Good & Easy
03/30/2007 at 10:08am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this recipe for a dinner party. It was very very easy and was great for a dinner party because you can finish all of the cooking before your guests arrive and there is very little clean up. My guests were not into the sauce made from the pan drippings, so I would skip that next time. I would make it again.
Garlic Citrus Chickesn
03/28/2007 at 05:01pm
User: Jon from Tampa, FL User Rating:
good if you use the right proportions
Fantastic chicken!
03/25/2007 at 10:59am
User: Lawrence from Crestview, FL User Rating:
This is one of the most moist and flavorful chickens I have ever eaten! The flavors all blend very well and subtly. I am going try making this with boneless/skinless chicken/turkey breasts too.
easy to make great taste!
03/24/2007 at 03:39pm
User: Anne from San Diego, CA User Rating:
this was easy to prepare and turned out very juicy and tender!
DELICIOUS & EASY
03/22/2007 at 09:51am
User: Monica from Cypress, TX User Rating:
Very easy inexpensive and easy to prerare
garlic and citrus chicken
03/19/2007 at 06:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Simple and out of this world flavor
Tender and suculant
03/10/2007 at 12:11pm
User: Bill from Turlock, CA User Rating:
The flavor of the citris permeated the meat of the bird. What a treat.
Good
03/01/2007 at 10:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was good not fantastic probably not going to make it again but it was good.
Fantastic!!
02/27/2007 at 12:50pm
User: Lee from Kettering, OH User Rating:
De-lish!!! Very easy, wonderful flavor, and insanely moist and juicey!! I've made this twice this month and have had no leftovers each time!! This dinner has turned into a requested favorite!!
Not bad
02/20/2007 at 11:41am
User: John from Corbin, KY User Rating:
My family enjoyed this chicken, I think it would be better if some of the garlic was placed under the skin, but other wise very good.
Garlic and Citrus Chicken
02/15/2007 at 11:38am
User: Natalie from Gainesville, TX User Rating:
I have made this twice so far. Once for my mom and once for my little sister. I still have 3 more sisters and 2 broters to make this for. So far they have loved it! I found it was way easy to prepare.
WOW
02/13/2007 at 09:06pm
User: Andrea from Temperanceville, VA User Rating:
What a delicious recipe, great change from my usual boring roast chicken. After reading the reviews, I tweaked the recipe a bit. I crushed 2 garlic gloves and added them to the cavity with the whole garlic, lemons and oranges. I started the oven at 400 degrees, then lowered it to 375 when chicken went in. After 1 hour, I put a meat thermometer in and lowered the temp to 350 degrees for the basting portion, and baked until 180 degrees (about 45 minutes for a 5 pound chicken). No burning! The chicken was moist, delicious with the subtle flavors of orange/lemon and garlic. My fiance loved it! This is a definite keeper! We didn't do the pan gravy this time, but this is a great company recipe, and we will definitely make it then!
Garlic and Citrus Chicken
02/12/2007 at 10:53am
User: Joy from South Casco, ME User Rating:
This has become my familys' new favorite roasted chicken recipe. The chicken is so tender and flavorful. The last time I made it I deleted the glaze part, basted the chicken with chicken broth and was able to make a really yummy gravy from the juices using a roux. Thanks Giada!! Joy South Casco
very moist chicken
02/12/2007 at 08:29am
User: alina from greenlawn, NY User Rating:
I roasted a 6 pound chicken for an hour and 50 minutes and it came out very moist. I covered it with foil after 1 hour because the skin starts burning. I did not taste much of garlic or citrus in chicken itself but the pan sauce had a very good citrus flavor. I am not sure if I want to make it again though.
very good
02/04/2007 at 11:46am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this was very moiste and light.
Easy and so good!
02/03/2007 at 01:31pm
User: Kathi from Austin, TX User Rating:
I made this recently during an Ice Storm and it was the perfect comfort food for the cold day. So easy to prep and cook, and it was so moist and full of flavor.
Surprisingly Easy
01/29/2007 at 06:17pm
User: Virginia E from farmingdale, NY User Rating:
This was the first roasted chicken I ever made. I enjoyed the aromas and flavor immensley.
Very moist and flavorful, but not a favorite.
01/29/2007 at 01:19pm
User: Christine from Smithtown, NY User Rating:
Chicken came out great; it was super moist and had plenty of citrus flavor. Note, I covered / tented mine with foil once I began glazing to prevent burning as others had recommended. It worked, perfect golden skin. Cook time, about 2 hours. However, I like old-style chicken with good-ol' normal chicken gravy. This recipe was nice for a change, but I probably wont make it again. Not a favorite of mine, but good.
Great recipe
01/27/2007 at 11:57am
User: Angela from Holland, MI User Rating:
How simple and easy with great flavor! It was a big hit in our house! Thank you Giada!!
Chicken Perfection
01/24/2007 at 12:56am
User: Kelly from San Diego, CA User Rating:
This was really really good! The chicken was really juicy and it makes a great pan sauce! The flavors were great! I will definitely be making this again!
Best and easiest chicken
01/23/2007 at 11:09am
User: Amy from Stratford, CT User Rating:
This recipe was so easy and so delicious. Very flavorful and moist. Leftovers made a great chicken soup also!
Timing?
01/22/2007 at 09:09pm
User: Stephanie from Andover, MN User Rating:
I just made this tonight. The aromas were intoxicating to say the least. It came out looking picture perfect, but took a good 2 1/2 hours or better. I have an oven only a few years old, but it's nothing special. Maybe it had a hard time recovering from heat loss due to the door opening so often for basting. Other than that, beautiful, smelled wonderful and was so flavorful and juicy. 5 stars on the chicken itself...4 only due to my timing issues....I really do love Giada and almost every recipe I make of hers...and there are a lot!
Delicious!
01/22/2007 at 04:44pm
User: RHONDA from Raymond, NH User Rating:
Citrus and chicken. The two just go great together.
THE BEST
01/22/2007 at 09:49am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the best chicken I have ever had...juicy and tasty!
Excellent!
01/21/2007 at 06:10pm
User: KRISTINE from auburn, MA User Rating:
Delicious. Chicken is very moist and citrus/ garlic adds a nice light flavor. Ingredients are simple and prep time is 5 minutes.
Wonderful
01/18/2007 at 05:08pm
User: Kelli from Cheney, KS User Rating:
This was the juciest yummiest chicken I have ever had. It was sooo wonderful and easy. I look forward to using this recipie over and over again in the future.
so easy, so good!
01/18/2007 at 11:52am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
whole family loved it, even the picky one. the sauce was fantastic!
Great chicken
01/17/2007 at 04:16pm
User: Tina from Abilene, TX User Rating:
Very easy to make and it was terrific. My whole family loved it.
Citrus chicken
01/17/2007 at 01:27pm
User: Sue from reidsville, GA User Rating:
Wow what flavor and the sauce added on the chicken at the end was so tasty.
Really Juicy
01/17/2007 at 12:59pm
User: Karie from Sicklerville, NJ User Rating:
I made this the other night and my husband flipped. It was really, really yummy.
Delicious!....my first roasted chicken ever!
01/16/2007 at 08:59pm
User: Christine from Belmar, NJ User Rating:
OK....so I'm a rookie...and what a way to begin! I love citrus, so I knew this was the recipe for me - my one mistake was forgetting to add the olive oil to the thawed orange juice concentrate - I think that would have prevented my chicken skin from turning very "dark"...ok...blackish - (but my boyfriend loved it that way!) The meat was juicy and SO flavorful...definately will do it again. I roasted potatoes and asparagus in separate dishes....nice dinner.
awesome
01/16/2007 at 05:48pm
User: Tammy from wallingford, CT User Rating:
This is an easy and delicious recipe. My family loved it!!!
Best chicken ever
01/16/2007 at 01:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
For a long time now I have stuffed my chickens with citrus and garlic but never basted them. The basting sauce for this recipe was awesome and making sure to salt and pepper the inside as well as the outside really brought out the flavors. My husband adored the simple sauce that went with it and it was just as good the next day heated in the oven.
Chicken
01/15/2007 at 12:08pm
User: chris from camas, WA User Rating:
Good main course.
Wonderful!
01/15/2007 at 11:03am
User: Erin from Malden, MA User Rating:
So simple and good!
Fabulous
01/13/2007 at 04:11pm
User: A.J. from Keene, NH User Rating:
For anyone bored with the same old chicken recipes. Giada's Garlic and Citrus Chicken is unbelievably easy and will blow your taste buds away. My family is in the restaurant business and this by far the best meal I've had in a while. Thanx Giada
Awesome chicken
01/13/2007 at 08:22am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was probably the best chicken recipe that I have had in a while. Outstanding!!!
Excellent Chicken.
01/12/2007 at 03:52pm
User: ALICE from Gainesville, FL User Rating:
This is my favorite "whole" chicken recipe. The flavors are amazing. My dvice though is to use a thermometer and use your better judgement. I had to stick it in the oven just a little longer because I thought it was done when it started to blacken a little. It needed about ten more minutes for me which would have been the time the recipe said it would take. Silly me. Well worth making. Very simple with extraordinary results.
Juicy, flavorful and easy - what more could you want?
01/12/2007 at 12:27am
User: Kris from Livermore, CA User Rating:
Very easy to prepare. The juiciest chicken I've ever made (or had). Highly recommended!
picky chicken
01/11/2007 at 05:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family loved it, especially my husband(a very picky eater). I would recommend this to all my friends and family.
Family Hit!
01/08/2007 at 11:15pm
User: Margie from Buffalo Grove, IL User Rating:
This chicken is outstanding! So easy, and absolutely delicious! Lots of flavor, very moist. Even my super picky youngest child loved it. Thanks Giada!
Picture Perfect!
01/08/2007 at 02:17pm
User: Maggie from Baltimore, MD User Rating:
This chicken browned picture perfect. The flecks of the fresh oregano looked beautiful. The flavor was light and the chicken was moist. It was soooo easy!! The first time I didn't watch closely and I burned the bits in the pan, but was more careful the 2nd time around to watch and add stock to the pan. One of our new favorites!
Taste was not bad
01/08/2007 at 02:14am
User: SY from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
I made this was a 4 lb chicken and it took 2 hours and 15 minutes. Use a meat thermometer. I did not use one and pulled it out way too early. It was beautiful and brown and LOOKED like it was done however if I left it any longer at 400, it would have burned. I plated it only to discover it was still quite raw! The glaze makes the skin burn, so I suggest lowering the temp to 350 and covering it with foil. I would attempt this again though...
YUM-ME
01/07/2007 at 10:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
best roast chicken i've had in a very long time. This will be a family favorite from now on. Simple and delicious. Thanks for making my life simpler but tasty.
Family Favorite
01/07/2007 at 01:28pm
User: Kim from Liverpool, NY User Rating:
this is a family favorite. Great replacement for meat loaf nite.
Great Flavor!
01/01/2007 at 02:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I did 2 chickens instead of one, didn't matter because the flavor was there with both. Great for sundays when you want to have cooked chichen in the fridge for alternative week day meals. Yum! :) Clint
Excellent, moist chicken
12/31/2006 at 02:28pm
User: Jenny from Madison, WI User Rating:
I try new recipies for chicken from time to time and many of them are lots of effort for not much additional flavor. This one is very simple to make, and the sauce helps keep it moist and flavorful. I tasted a spoon of the sauce on its own and didn't think much, but on the chicken it was excellent. We don't eat the skin although I had meant to taste it and forgot. I will make this one again.
A Huge Hit!
12/26/2006 at 12:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this multiple times for dinner parties and each time I make it, it gets better and better. The chicken is loaded with flavor, it is incredibly moist and juicy, and when it comes out of the oven, it is a beautiful golden brown. If you want an easy dinner that will impress your friends/family try this!
Simply Wonderful
12/10/2006 at 12:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe wasa truely delicious. Highly recommend to all!
Simply Awesome!
12/06/2006 at 03:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a great recipe! Very simple and extremely tasty! Two thumbs up :)
Great tasting chicken!
11/23/2006 at 05:59pm
User: Richard from Chino Hills, CA User Rating:
I've seen this episode and thought I'd give it a try. This was very easy to make and tasted soooo good! Even the drippings from the chicken was tasty! I've made it to entertain friends and they all enjoyed the flavor! Thanks so much! I've added it to my recipe box!
Awesome
11/20/2006 at 02:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
delish!
amazing
10/20/2006 at 08:46pm
User: Carrie from San Jose, CA User Rating:
I only had frozen limeade, so I used that instead of orange juice. Lime and lemon worked well and I'm sure orange would great too. There is just something about the way the citrus and the chopped garlic and the oregano blend that just makes this soooooo fabulous. I don't know if it was my oven or a timing issue, but my chicken finished early. As with any recipe, I suggest checking it for doneness when you think it should be 90% done (based on timing provided in recipe). That usually helps me avoid overcooking whatever it is that I'm making.
So Tasty!
10/18/2006 at 02:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I loved this recipe so much that I had to register to give it a 5 star rating. The chicken was so moist and tasty! I will definitely be making this again!
GREAT chicken ******************
10/12/2006 at 03:14pm
User: sandra e. from ware, MA User Rating:
Dear Giada, My family and I just loved the Garlic and Citrus Chicken. The Chicken came out so moist and tender. The flavor of the chicken and chicken skin was out of this world. I plan on making my chicken this way a lot.
Citrus Chicken
09/26/2006 at 03:54pm
User: Jenni from Lake in the Hills, IL User Rating:
Beautiful melody of flavors. Thanks Giada!!
Awesome
09/17/2006 at 08:51pm
User: Vanessa from San Diego, CA User Rating:
For anyone trying to start a healthier eating habit this is the one. It comes out so juicy and moist and it has so much flavor. It goes great with french style green beans or roasted red potatoes. Enjoy!!!
DELICIOUS
09/17/2006 at 11:17am
User: LINDA from Cincinnati, OH User Rating:
The citrus flavor and the juiciness of the chicken were just great. Every bite was so full of flavor.
Garlic and Citrus Chicken
09/15/2006 at 01:39pm
User: susan from norwich, CT User Rating:
IT WAS SO DELICIOUS THAT MY HUSBAND, ROSS, AND I ATE THE WHOLE CHICKEN IN ONE MEAL. JUST COULDN'T STOP-UNBELIEVEABLY SCRUMPTOUS. BEST ROASTED CHICKEN I HAVE EVER MADE IN MY LIFE. GREW UP ON A FARM WITH FRESH CHICKENS AVAILABLE, SO HAVE MADE ALOT AND HAVE EATEN ALOT AND NONE COMPARES TO THE TASTE OF THIS!!!!! SUSAN STRIBLING FROM NORWICH, CT.
A feast of Flavor
09/08/2006 at 07:25pm
User: michelle from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
This was sooo incredibly good. It did require a lot of attention with the basting and all, but it was well worth the work. I later tried this in a crock pot and it was just as flavorful, but the skin doesn't get to brown and crisp.
Crowd Pleaser!
09/07/2006 at 02:53pm
User: Hillary from Donald, OR User Rating:
This is a great recipe to wow guest with~ it works every time. I usually don't tell guest, and I just wait for them to start asking what is different. If only I could attractively carve the chicken now~ Just be careful not to put the glaze on to early, or I've had it blacken the skin a few times.
Nice change
09/06/2006 at 08:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We enjoyed the citrus flavoring and it made regular old chicken a little exciting. My hubby really loved it and keeps asking for it so I guess it will be a mainstay.
Love it!
09/02/2006 at 02:26pm
User: Erica from Methuen, MA User Rating:
This recipe is delicious! It's very fresh and flavorful. I don't bother with the pan sauce because I like to avoid additional fat when possible; it's a great low-cal alternative. I just love Giada's recipies!
tender and juicy
09/01/2006 at 11:18am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This chicken is very flavorful. Will make again.
The Bomb
08/24/2006 at 03:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soooo delicious. I even had to substitute the lemon inside the ckn for a lime. I have to admit though, I did change one other thing.... At the end i didn't cook down the remaining juice to one cup, I actually added some orange juice concentrate to it. That way i was able to have more sauce for the left overs. And the next day, it was even better...
This looked so good on TV but...
08/23/2006 at 06:42pm
User: JULIET from Denver, CO User Rating:
I have to agree with everyone else that as written you will end up with a horribly burnt bird. I did end up covering mine with foil after the first baste and it still got a bit bitter and dark in places. The sauce was excellent though so I think with some modifications this could be excellent.
roast w/ the most!
08/23/2006 at 12:45pm
User: michael from san francisco, CA User Rating:
this was great! the chicken was moist and so tender, the skin was crispy and so tangy! definitely thinking of using this sauce for thanksgiving for a very fresh twist -- so much lighter (and healthier) than a heavy buttery basting.
Okay
08/22/2006 at 09:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The chicken was over cooked, I cooked it the time that it shows. Over all it was okay.
my 6 yr old even loved it
08/21/2006 at 05:10pm
User: Tammy from Milwaukee, WI User Rating:
This was very easy to make and my 6 yr old helped me make this by handing me the cut up fruit. The sauce took a little longer to reduce but it was still wonderful. No leftovers, next time I might try making 2 chickens.
Tastes and smells delicious
08/20/2006 at 03:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The smells that came out of the kitchen while this was cooking were intoxicating and the taste was light and flavorful.
Delicious and Very Easy!
08/18/2006 at 12:03am
User: Kathleen from Simi Valley, CA User Rating:
This chicken came out so juicy and flavorful! My husband absolutely loved the gravy sauce as well. It was light and comforting! The oregano mixed in with the citrus added such a great depth.
Literally
08/16/2006 at 09:26pm
User: Lynn from Norfolk, VA User Rating:
the best roasted chicken I ever tasted. The chicken was moist and juicy, the dripping sauce was succulent.
Amazing recipe!
08/15/2006 at 01:48pm
User: Melissa from Riverview, FL User Rating:
This was a wonderful recipe it was a hit with my family! I gave th recipe to everyone I know that cooks. I love your show and watch everyday. Thanks
Sooo easy and Sooo tasty!
08/14/2006 at 10:33am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried this recipe after watching Giada make it on her show, and was desperate for a new recipe involving whole chickens. It only took about 10 mins. to get all the pre-work done and get the bird into the oven. As it turned out some good friends were invited to dinner (last minute) and I was worried because I had never made it before. They absolutly loved it- the sauce that especially! It really is so different from any other chicken sauce that we had ever tasted. I highly recommed that everyone try this recipe because it is cheap, quick, easy to prepare, but best of all it tasteed so grest. Thank you Giada!!!
simply the best
08/13/2006 at 09:56pm
User: Judy from Tickfaw, LA User Rating:
try this recipe didn't know for sure if I'd like the citrus favor it was the best roasted chicken I have ever had so moist that I will try roasting a turkey like this!
Excellant!
08/13/2006 at 05:27pm
User: BROOKE from Port St Lucie, FL User Rating:
This chicken was moist and flavorful!!
Soooooooooooo Good!
08/12/2006 at 11:58pm
User: Miso from Van Nuys, CA User Rating:
I've been cooking or years, but for some reason, have never roasted a whole chicken before. This was my first and quite a debut it was! As someone else said, it's so good it'll make you moan! My 5-lb. bird cooked up in exactly 1 hour & 45 minutes. After the basting, some of the skin did get a little black, mostly near the wings, but it wasn't an issue. There was quite a bit of evapoaration of the chicken stock, but I took care of that in the deglazing phase by add a few splashes of dry white wine. Good thing, too, because as tasty as the chicken is (falling-off-the-bone tender), it's the sauce that really makes this dish. I plated it with sliced lemons and grapes (see a picture here: http://pics.livejournal.com/moochia/pic/000h74ba) and served it with a simple pasta and marinara sauce. Between the two of us, we nearly finished off the entire bird! Whether you're a seasoned cook or a newbie in the kitchen, you must try this!
great chicken
08/11/2006 at 12:20pm
User: Jennifer from Tucson, AZ User Rating:
Very moist and flavorful!
You cannot believe how good this is...
08/10/2006 at 02:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am not a big chicken fan like everyone else in the country. In general I think chicken can be rather boring. I must tell you, I will make this over and over again - it was absolutely the best roast chicken I ever had. I did tweek the cooking time and temp so maybe that helped too. First I had to adjust the amounts of fruit/garlic for a smaller chicken (about 3.75 lbs.) and then, since I had to run to Target - I only did the 400 degrees for 45 min., then I turned down the oven to 325, added two cups of broth at the bottom and basted with half of the marinade - covered it loosely with foil and cooked it for an additional 1.25 hours while I shopped. Came home to a fabulous aroma and the most delicious meal I have had in a while (I served it with the recommended pasta recipe, though any side dishes will do nicely - maybe next time asparagus). I had a thought - I think I might actually try this whole recipe with that method for our Thanksgiving turkey this year! Thanks a million Giada, you rock.