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Sticky Orange Glazed Chicken Thighs
Sweet and savoury, this Sticky Orange Glazed Chicken Thighs is one of my favourite ways to make chicken thighs. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or as an easy lunch meal prep.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 475 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp Sriracha optional
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp paprika
- 8-10 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and honey. Add sriracha if you want a hint of heat to the sauce. Let simmer on medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until thickened.
- In the meantime, season the chicken thighs with the salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat a skillet to medium heat with olive oil.
- Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, smooth side down. Cook in two batch if needed.
- Pan sear for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for 6 to 7 more minutes, or until cooked through.
- When done, set aside until the sauce is ready.
- Meanwhile, wipe down your skillet or grab a new one. Add in the cooked chicken thighs and the honey orange glaze and let the sauce simmer for another 1 to 2 minutes while spooning the sauce on top of the chicken thighs.
- Serve and enjoy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
475kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
1407mg
(59%)
Potassium
776mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
679IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1407mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 776mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 679IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.