Top 5 Savoury Orange Recipes For Citrus Season!

Oranges aren't just for desserts - they're brilliant in savoury cooking too, bringing a lively, sweet‑tart lift that can turn the everyday into something delicious. Here are some of my favourite ways to use them: a zesty honey‑roasted chicken with root vegetables, a crisp shaved fennel and orange salad, a beautifully crisp‑skinned Chinese duck with orange sauce, honey‑roasted halloumi tossed in a honey‑orange glaze, and a super‑simple slow‑roasted beetroot and orange salad.

1 - Honey Roasted Chicken with Oranges

Try this effortless chicken tray bake with root vegetables and citrus. Chicken thighs are roasted with parsnips, swede and sweet potato with a tangy soy, honey and orange marinade. The result is a mouthwatering dish with the most delicious sauce!

2 - Orange Fennel Salad

This Shaved Fennel and Orange Salad is an obsession of mine. Thinly sliced fennel is paired with juicy orange segments and dressed in a simple mix of olive oil, mustard and honey. It's one of my all time favourite salads and a must-try recipe Dear Reader!

3 - Chinese Duck with Orange Sauce

If you want to try a beautifully crispy-skinned duck, this recipe is for you. Dry the duck in your fridge for 24 hours uncovered and then roast it for just over an hour like a chicken. I prepare a quick sauce with orange juice and aromatics while it roasts. This simplified method works with duck breasts too if you want dinner for two.

4 - Honey Roasted Halloumi Salad

This roasted carrot salad is incredibly delicious and features carrots roasted in a honey orange glaze that doubles as the dressing. The carrots are then mixed with baby spinach, roasted almonds, chilies and served with pan-fried halloumi. This is one of the best salads you'll ever eat - pinky swear!

5 - Super Simple Slow Roasted Beetroot & Orange Salad

This roasted beetroot salad is an elegant dish that's easier to make than it looks. Quartered beetroots and red onions are slow-roasted to bring out their natural sweetness, then tossed in a light orange dressing with dill for a refreshing finish!

So tell me Dear Reader, do you use oranges in savoury cooking?