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Simple Suppers: orange chicken

AuthorSaffron & Honey
The orange chicken is roasted in an orange, cumin, honey, and pepper marinade, with plenty of onions, orange slices, and fresh thyme sprigs.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 3 lbs skinless chicken thighs
  • juice of one fresh orange
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons dark honey
  • pinch of salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 sweet onion diced
  • 1 orange sliced rind on
  • 6-7 sprigs of fresh thyme

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Combine the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk together well. Place the chicken pieces in a large Ziploc bag and top with onions and marinade. Close the bag, shake well to combine, and massage lightly for a few minutes.
  • Lay out the chicken on a foil-lined baking pan (or baking sheet), giving each piece a little space.
  • Pour any marinade remaining in the bag over the chicken and top with orange slices and fresh thyme.
  • Roast for 35 minutes, basting the chicken in the juices halfway throughout the roasting process. Serve hot.