Description
Roasted Orange Chicken delivers a perfect balance of citrusy tang and succulent meat that will make your dinner table sing with flavor. Tender chicken pieces glazed with zesty orange sauce create a simple yet memorable meal your family craves.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Seasoning and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Orange Glaze and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 orange zest
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish:
- 1 handful fresh parsley
- 2 orange slices
Instructions
- Pat 4 chicken thighs completely dry using paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over chicken, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Arrange chicken pieces skin-side up in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Roast chicken in a preheated 425°F oven for 35-40 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin turns golden brown and crispy.
- While chicken roasts, whisk together 1 cup orange juice, zest from 1 orange, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger in a saucepan.
- Simmer orange glaze over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, then stir into sauce to thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove chicken from oven and brush generously with prepared orange glaze. Return to oven for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize.
- Transfer glazed chicken to serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and orange slices. Drizzle remaining glaze over chicken before serving.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry ensures crispy skin that caramelizes beautifully during roasting.
- Select fresh, juicy oranges for the most vibrant and bright glaze flavor.
- Let the chicken rest after roasting to help redistribute juices and keep the meat tender.
- For a low-carb version, replace honey in the glaze with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg