Orange-Spiced Chicken Recipe

Citrus and spice combine to make this chicken delicious – and give it a beautiful golden color, thanks to the turmeric and the fruit. It’s not a combination most people default to, so if you’re looking for a way to make your poultry interesting again, this is one tasty option that probably isn’t in the regular rotation.

Chicken thighs are also a nice change if you’re used to breasts; they’re richer and have a lot more flavor (and don’t forget to save the bones for stock!)

When you’re choosing orange juice, just make sure to check the ingredients list on the carton – you’d be amazed at the junk that hides in there. Go for a kind without a bunch of unwanted extras, or squeeze your own for maximum freshness.

This recipe would be perfect if you’re in a rush to get something on the table because you don’t need any marinating time to get the flavor from the sauce; just pour it over the chicken and go.

Throw a tray full of vegetables in the oven to roast with the meat, and it’ll all be done at the same time, ready for a quick and tasty dinner with barely any prep time.

Orange-Spiced Chicken Recipe

SERVES: 4 PREP: 10 min COOK: 45 min

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 lbs. chicken thighs
• ½ cup fresh orange juice
• ¼ cup raw honey
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp. ground coriander
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. turmeric
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 400 F.
2. In a bowl, combine the orange juice, honey, garlic, coriander,  cumin, and turmeric, and whisk until combined.
3. Season each chicken thigh with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4. Place the chicken in an ovenproof dish and pour the sauce over, making sure everything is well coated.
5. Place an orange slice on top of each chicken thigh.
6. Place in the preheated oven and roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Orange-Spiced Chicken Recipe

This new twist on roast chicken thighs features crispy skin and a delicious citrus-flavored sauce.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 864 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 to 4 lbs. chicken thighs
• ½ cup fresh orange juice
• ¼ cup raw honey
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tsp. ground coriander
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. turmeric
• 1 orange thinly sliced
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 400 F.
• In a bowl, combine the orange juice, honey, garlic, coriander, cumin, and turmeric, and whisk until combined.
  ½ cup fresh orange juice, ¼ cup raw honey, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tsp. ground coriander, 2 tsp. ground cumin, 1 tsp. turmeric
• Season each chicken thigh with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3 to 4 lbs. chicken thighs, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons olive oil
• Place the chicken in an ovenproof dish and pour the sauce over, making sure everything is well coated.
• Place an orange slice on top of each chicken thigh.
  1 orange
• Place in the preheated oven and roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 864kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 65gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 255mgSodium: 245mgPotassium: 857mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 643IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 5mg

Keyword chicken, orange, spiced

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