Honey Orange Chicken Recipe: Irresistibly Juicy Delight!
A delicious and sticky honey orange chicken recipe that is easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (plus extra sprigs for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 orange, sliced into rounds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe dish or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and cook for 2 minutes more.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, orange juice, zest, soy sauce, garlic, thyme, and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the sauce around the chicken and arrange the orange slices on top.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, basting once or twice, until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze thickens.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for a sticky caramelized finish.
- Spoon pan sauce over chicken and garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for heat.
- If the sauce is thin, simmer on the stovetop for 3–4 minutes to reduce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g