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Orange and Thyme Chicken Recipe
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Orange and Thyme Chicken Recipe

Crisp-skinned chicken with an herbal citrus glaze, ready in a hurry for whenever you get hungry.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword orange, thyme
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 508kcal
Cost 15

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 F.
  • In a bowl, combine the orange juice, orange zest, ketchup, coconut aminos, and thyme.
    Zest and juice of 2 oranges, ¼ cup homemade ketchup, 3 tbsp. coconut aminos, 2 tsp. fresh thyme
  • Season each chicken leg with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
    6 chicken legs, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Melt some cooking fat in a oven proof skillet placed over a high heat.
    2 tbsp. cooking fat
  • Brown the chicken legs for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg