Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
- Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with foil.
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, zest, garlic, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, olive oil, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Place chicken skin-side up in the baking dish and spoon half of the glaze over it.
- Roast for 35–45 minutes, basting with more glaze every 15 minutes, until chicken is golden, crispy, and internal temp reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Spoon remaining glaze over the chicken and garnish with fresh herbs or extra zest before serving.
Notes
- Add sesame oil to the glaze for an Asian twist.
- Roast fresh orange slices alongside for presentation and flavor.
- Use chili paste or more red pepper for extra heat.
- Add broccoli or carrots halfway through for a one-pan meal.
- Thicken leftover glaze on the stovetop for drizzling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with glaze
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
