Orange Chicken Thighs
Infuse chicken thighs with the flavor of orange, honey, and simple seasonings to enjoy the most delicious baked chicken dinner!
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Ingredients
- 6-8 chicken thighs, bone-in
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 orange
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat the oven to 450F with the oven rack positioned in the middle.
- In a large bowl, combine the salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, olive oil, and honey. Zest the orange into the bowl, and combine.
- Remove any excess fat from the chicken thighs, keeping the skin on. Pat them dry with a paper towel. Transfer the chicken thighs into the large bowl and toss to coat them with the seasoning. This can be done up to a day ahead, covered with plastic wrap, and stored in the refrigerator. Remove the thighs from the fridge for 20 minutes to allow them to come to room temperature before roasting.
- Transfer the thighs into a rectangular baking dish, skin side up. Juice half of the orange into the baking dish, and slice the other half into half-moons, placing them between the chicken thighs.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, until the chicken's internal temperature reaches 175F. Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
