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Healthy orange chicken thighs coated in a homemade orange sauce and garnished with fresh parsley, served on a white plate with fresh orange halves.

Orange Chicken Thighs Recipe

Juicy orange chicken thighs are simmered in a sweet and tangy homemade orange sauce.This easy, family-friendly dinner comes together in about 30 minutes and is delicious served with rice or quinoa.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 455 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 lb chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

For the Orange Sauce

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

  • Season the chicken thighs with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook the chicken thighs for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until almost fully cooked.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add the orange juice, soy sauce, and honey to the same skillet.
  • Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
  • Pour the cornstarch mixture into the sauce and stir continuously.
  • Simmer for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer until fully cooked and coated with the orange sauce.
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