Description
Get ready to impress with this Sweet and Savory Roasted Orange Chicken recipe! This dish features succulent chicken thighs coated in a vibrant orange glaze that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this one-pan wonder is not only easy to make but also delivers a burst of fresh flavors, making it ideal for family dinners or special occasions. Serve it over rice or alongside roasted vegetables for a wholesome meal that everyone will love. Let’s dive into this delightful recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a roasting pan with olive oil.
- Pat the chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and olive oil.
- Layer orange slices in the roasting pan, place chicken on top, and pour marinade over it.
- Roast for about 25 minutes, basting halfway through with pan juices.
- Broil for an additional 3-5 minutes until caramelized.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh orange slices and thyme.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg