Roasted Orange Chicken: Easy Recipe for Juicy Family Dinners
Delicious roasted orange chicken that is perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Balanced
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 oranges, juiced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine orange juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice glaze.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Roasted Orange Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Family Dinners