Orange Glazed Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
618 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Orange Glazed Chicken Thighs
Description
Orange Glazed Chicken Thighs combine the richness of dark chicken meat with a glaze that melds orange juice and zest, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. The glaze is simmered briefly to concentrate flavors, then used twice during baking to build a sticky, glossy finish. Roasting the thighs at a high temperature crisps the skin while locking in moisture. Optional layering of orange slices under the chicken adds extra aroma and citrus notes during cooking.
The resulting chicken thighs have a balance of savory, sweet, and mildly spicy flavors with a tender interior and caramelized crust. This preparation stands well on its own or alongside rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 orange zested
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with non stick cooking spray. If you want to be fancy, line the bottom of the pan with orange slices (optional).
- In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, orange zest, rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Place your chicken thighs skin-side up in the prepared baking dish. Pour half of the glaze over the chicken thighs.
- Cook in the oven for about 30 minutes. Take the remaining glaze and pour it over the chicken.
- Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes. The skin will get nice and crisp and browned.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 618 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 618kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 221mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 687mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 690mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 450IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 48.4mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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