Sweet and Savory Roasted Orange Chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 large navel oranges, thinly sliced (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a roasting pan lightly with olive oil.
- Pat chicken pieces dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and olive oil.
- Arrange orange slices on the bottom of the roasting pan. Place the chicken pieces on top.
- Pour the marinade evenly over the chicken and sprinkle with thyme leaves.
- Roast for 25 minutes, basting the chicken halfway through with the pan juices.
- Turn oven to broil and broil chicken for 3-5 minutes until caramelized and glossy.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh orange slices and thyme.
- Spoon pan sauce over chicken before serving.