Description
Roasted Orange Chicken is a vibrant dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests with its beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 large fresh oranges (juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or rosemary)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss chicken thighs with olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs until coated.
- In another bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce.
- Pour half the marinade over the chicken and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Transfer marinated chicken to a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving with rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg