Orange rosemary chicken
A simple, delicate set of flavors that brightens up your chicken.
Servings: 4 approx
Calories: 465kcal
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup orange juice from 1 orange
- ½ orange zest ie from ½ orange
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 ½ lb chicken thighs boneless, see notes
Instructions
- Combine the orange juice, orange zest, olive oil, honey, rosemary and garlic in a bowl or container so everything is well combined. Add a little salt and pepper, to taste. (Alternatively, mix in the baking dish you will use to bake the chicken in.)
- Add the chicken to the marinade and toss so that it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for around 2 hours to marinade.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400F/200C.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour over the extra marinade. Bake for around 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
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Notes
I used boneless thighs, in part for speed, but you can also use bone-in thighs for this which can turn out even juicier. They will need to cook for longer, though - nearer 45 minutes to cook through fully. You will also need a little more quantity-wise, nearer 2lb/900g. Chicken breasts can also work, but I don't find them quite as juicy. Cooking time will be similar to boneless thighs, but will depend on the thickness etc.
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 301IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg