Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Baked Orange Chicken, a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken. This dish features tender chicken thighs coated in a tangy orange sauce, delivering a crispy exterior and juicy interior. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions and pairs wonderfully with rice or fresh salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 fresh oranges (juice and zest)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the chicken thighs in the prepared dish; season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, zest, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the orange sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve warm, drizzling any remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg