Description
Crispy Roasted Orange Chicken – Juicy, Bright & Flavorful
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or drumsticks (or 2 chicken breasts)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large orange, zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional Toppings: Fresh parsley, orange slices, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F (204°C) for crispy skin.
- Whisk orange juice, zest, honey, olive oil, garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pat dry and rub lightly with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place in a baking dish and pour marinade over, turning to coat.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes until golden and cooked to 165°F (74°C).
- Broil 2–3 minutes to caramelize the skin.
- Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley or orange slices.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg