Description
A healthy, oven-baked version of the classic orange chicken. All the sticky, citrusy flavor with none of the frying mess.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss chicken thighs with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Place chicken on the pan and pour the orange glaze evenly over the meat.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the chicken and spoon the pan juices over the top.
- Bake for another 10-15 minutes until the chicken is glossy and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Asian Fusion