Sweet Savory Roasted Orange Chicken (Print-Friendly Format)
Juicy chicken baked with oranges, honey, and herbs for a vibrant balance of sweet and savory in every bite.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main
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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
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2 large navel oranges, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice
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2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
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2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
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1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon paprika
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ For Garnish
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Additional fresh orange slices
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Fresh thyme sprigs
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a roasting pan with olive oil.
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Pat chicken thighs dry and season all over with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
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In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and olive oil until combined.
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Layer orange slices on the base of the roasting pan. Place seasoned chicken thighs on top of the orange slices.
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Pour the marinade evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.
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Roast in the oven for 25 minutes, basting the chicken halfway with pan juices.
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Switch oven to broil. Broil chicken for 3 to 5 minutes, or until skin is caramelized and glossy.
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Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional orange slices and fresh thyme sprigs.
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Spoon pan sauce over the chicken before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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To intensify the citrus flavor, use blood oranges or add a pinch of orange zest to the marinade.