Sweet and Savory Roasted Orange Chicken
Experience vibrant flavors with Sweet and Savory Roasted Orange Chicken. Perfect for weeknight meals. Try this easy recipe tonight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 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)
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a bowl, whisk together fresh orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and olive oil.
- Arrange orange slices in a greased roasting pan; place seasoned chicken on top.
- Pour marinade over chicken and sprinkle with thyme.
- Roast for about 25 minutes; baste halfway through cooking.
- Broil for an additional 3-5 minutes for caramelization.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg