Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, roasted to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 orange (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the orange juice, orange zest, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving, if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs for a few hours or overnight. Maple syrup can be used in place of honey for a similar sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg