Sweet and Savory Roasted Orange Chicken
Experience delight with Sweet and Savory Roasted Orange Chicken! Try this easy recipe today for a flavorful dinner that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Citrus-infused
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 large navel oranges, thinly sliced (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a roasting pan with olive oil.
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and olive oil.
- Layer sliced oranges in the roasting pan and place the seasoned chicken on top.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and sprinkle with thyme.
- Roast for about 25 minutes, basting halfway through.
- Broil for an additional 3-5 minutes until caramelized.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg