Roasted Orange Citrus Chicken Recipe

Published: October 10, 2016 | By: Kristina Stosek

Prep Time 10 Minutes

Difficulty Easy

Cook Time 50 Minutes

Serves 4

Average Rating: 4.5 | Rated By: 3 users

This orange citrus chicken dish is a wonderful combination of oranges and Italian spices. The chicken is deliciously tender and juicy, cooked in a zesty sauce. The chicken has caramelized crispy skin making this dish unforgettable. The recipe is simple to make, making this chicken dish popular. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice or pasta

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Ingredients

8 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin on

1 cup fresh orange juice

1 small onion, thinly sliced

4 garlic cloves, sliced

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tsp. basil

1 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. sea salt

½ tsp. thyme

½ tsp. paprika

1 large orange, sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking pan with parchment paper

In a large bowl combine all the ingredients, except the oranges

Transfer the chicken to prepared pan and coat with the sauce

Arrange the orange pieces under and in-between the chicken and bake for 50 minutes

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