Description
Roasted orange chicken is a flavorful and citrusy dish made with tender chicken pieces roasted to perfection and glazed with a tangy orange sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner with an Asian twist.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- Fresh thyme or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook 2 more minutes.
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, zest, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour orange sauce over chicken and transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
- Remove chicken and set aside. Place skillet on stovetop and bring sauce to a simmer.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the sauce to thicken, cooking 1–2 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, garnish, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use boneless thighs for faster cooking, but reduce oven time accordingly.
- Pair with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 115mg