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Sticky Orange Glazed Chicken Recipe

Sticky Orange Glazed Chicken

This Sticky Orange Glazed Chicken recipe delivers a mouthwatering blend of sweet and tangy flavors for a delightful dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Marinating Time 1 day
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 5 tsp orange zest from 2 oranges
  • 1/2 cup orange juice from the zested oranges
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar lightly packed
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 whole star anise
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Chicken
  • 1.2 kg chicken thighs skin on, bone in
  • 800 g chicken drumsticks or more thighs
Garnish
  • 2 oranges cut into wedges or halved then sliced
  • Good value leafy greens like endive or watercress for the bed
  • orange zest curls

Equipment

  • Large ziplock bag
  • Oven
  • Baking trays
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing jug

Method
 

Marinating
  1. Mix all marinade ingredients together in a jug. Pour over the chicken pieces in a large ziplock bag and massage the marinade into the chicken to coat thoroughly. Marinate ideally for 24 hours, but a minimum of 3 hours is acceptable.
Cooking
  1. Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan assisted). Line two baking trays with foil and cover with parchment or baking paper.
  2. Distribute the marinated chicken pieces evenly on the lined trays, then pour any remaining marinade over the chicken. Place in the oven and roast for 30 minutes.
  3. After 30 minutes, continue roasting for a further 20 minutes, basting the chicken 2 to 3 times with the pan juices. Increase basting frequency in the last 10 minutes to develop a thick, sticky glaze.
  4. When the top tray is nearly cooked, swap the positions of the trays to ensure even cooking.
  5. Before plating, baste the chicken one last time with the sticky glaze from the tray. Arrange a bed of leafy greens on a serving platter, pile the sticky glazed chicken on top, and garnish with orange slices and orange zest curls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 22g

Notes

For optimal flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 24 hours. Consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to enhance the flavor profile.

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