Description
Baked Orange Cauliflower Chicken is a vibrant and delicious dish that marries tender chicken with fresh cauliflower, all enveloped in a zesty orange glaze. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, delivering a satisfying blend of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium head of cauliflower (approx. 2 cups florets)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice and zest of 2 fresh oranges
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets and scatter them around the chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, honey or maple syrup, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper until smooth. Drizzle this mixture over the chicken and cauliflower.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the cauliflower is tender yet crisp.
- Serve hot, drizzling any remaining sauce over the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 10 oz)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg