Chicken With Oranges Roasted For A Memorable Meal To Impress Guests
A delightful chicken dish featuring aromatic oranges, honey, and herbs, perfect for impressing guests yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 oranges (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and honey in a bowl for the marinade.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the orange mixture over it, ensuring every piece is well-coated.
- Roast the chicken for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve alongside your favorite sides.
Notes
Consider marinating longer for enhanced flavor and broiling for a crispy skin finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg