Sticky orange chicken
Easy
This simple but delicious Sticky Orange Chicken is a one pan wonder.
Cook
45m
Category: | Main Dish Poultry |
Cuisine Type | Asian |
Ingredients
For
4
Serving(s)
Recipe
olive oil as needed |
4 medium sized potatoes, cut into wedges |
1 large red onion, cut into 4 to 6 wedges |
8 to 12 garlic cloves, skin on, ends removed or smashed |
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste |
4 whole chicken legs |
3 to 5 tbsp. honey |
3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar |
8 small rosemary sprigs |
1 seedless orange, cut into wedges |
1 tbsp. orange zest, for finishing |
Sticky orange chicken Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Drizzle 1 tbsp. of olive oil in a 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish.
- Add potatoes, onions, garlic cloves, 1 tbsp. olive oil, and salt and pepper to baking dish. Toss to combine. Set aside.
- Cut chicken legs in half to separate the thigh and the drumstick.
- Add chicken pieces to a large bowl. Add salt and pepper, 3 tbsp. honey, apple cider vinegar, rosemary and orange wedges. Toss to combine. Add to baking dish.
- Bake until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender, turning occasionally, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. For stickier chicken, drizzle with 1 to 2 tbsp. more honey before serving. Top with freshly grated orange zest.