Description
Roasted Orange Chicken is a deliciously vibrant dish that brings together juicy chicken thighs marinated in a zesty orange glaze. This sweet and tangy recipe is perfect for any occasion, transforming your weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. With its aromatic herbs and bright flavors, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 ripe oranges (juice and zest)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix juice from the oranges, honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and herbs until combined.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and pour marinade over it. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to an hour).
- Roast chicken for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Baste with remaining marinade during the last five minutes of roasting for extra flavor.
- Serve hot, drizzled with any leftover sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg