Oven Roasted Orange Galzed Chicken Thighs | Sweet & Savory Oven Chicken Recipe

honey

🥗Healthier: agave nectar

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave nectar is lower on the glycemic index.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is more cost-effective.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent, while flour is more economical.

Zest two large oranges using a grater.

Slice both oranges and squeeze out all the juice.

Add the orange zest to the orange juice.

Mix in 1 tbsp of honey, 1 tbsp of low sodium soy sauce, and 1 tsp of dijon mustard into the orange juice mixture.

Set the orange glaze aside.

Drizzle and brush olive oil on top of the chicken thighs.

Add chopped garlic on top of the chicken.

Chop fresh rosemary and sprinkle it on top of the chicken.

Sprinkle 1 tbsp of dried thyme on the chicken (fresh thyme can be used as well).

Season the chicken with sea salt and black pepper, rubbing it in well.

Flip the chicken over and repeat the seasoning process on the other side.

Slice half of an onion and add the slices on top of the chicken.

Pour around 1 cup of chicken broth into the dish to keep the chicken moist while baking.

Brush each chicken thigh generously with the orange glaze.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Bake the chicken for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, take the chicken out and brush more orange glaze on top.

Put the chicken back in the oven and roast for another 30 to 40 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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