Orange Chicken Baked in the Oven Recipe
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. For this recipe, you will need chicken thighs. You can substitute them with drumsticks, wings, breast, or simply chicken cut into portion-sized pieces. You can also add your favorite spices or herbs to those listed in the recipe. To learn how to make oven-baked chicken with oranges, check here and carefully study the instructions. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the chicken thighs and pat them dry with paper towels. Trim off excess fat and remove any remaining feathers. Take a heatproof dish and place the chicken in it.
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Step 2
In a small bowl, pour in the freshly squeezed orange juice, then add liquid honey, olive oil, coriander, turmeric, and cumin. Next, peel and grate the garlic cloves. Add them to the bowl with the other ingredients and mix thoroughly.
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Step 3
Pour the resulting marinade over the chicken thighs in a baking dish. Cover with a lid or foil and refrigerate the chicken to marinate for one hour.
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Step 4
Take the marinated chicken out of the refrigerator. Wash the orange, dry it, and slice it into rings about one centimeter wide. Place one orange slice on each piece of chicken.
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Step 5
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Cover the dish with chicken with a lid or wrap it in foil. Then place it in the oven and bake for 40 minutes.