Description
Roasted Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly combines savory and sweet flavors. This recipe features succulent chicken, roasted to perfection and glazed in a zesty orange sauce, creating an incredible balance of flavors that is both comforting and exciting. It’s an ideal meal for family dinners or special occasions, offering minimal preparation and maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Sliced oranges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by whisking together orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, honey, garlic, ginger, black pepper, salt, and orange zest in a mixing bowl.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish, pour marinade over, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the marinade. Place chicken skin-side up on a roasting pan.
- Roast chicken for 45–60 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and skin is crispy. Baste with reserved marinade halfway through.
- Pour remaining marinade into a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened to create the glaze.
- Brush the thickened glaze generously over the cooked chicken.
- Let the chicken rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced oranges, if desired.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh oranges.
- Season chicken with additional salt and pepper before marinating for an extra boost.
- Baste the chicken every 15 minutes while roasting.
- Allowing the chicken to rest is crucial for tenderness.
- Experiment with spices like crushed red pepper for heat or herbs like thyme.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg