Description
Deliciously savory chicken thighs infused with orange zest and ginger, perfect for a warm meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 2 medium fresh oranges (zest and juice)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add boneless chicken thighs to the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Brown the chicken on both sides (approximately 6 minutes per side).
- Incorporate the cinnamon stick, ground ginger, honey, orange juice, orange zest, and chicken broth into the skillet. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and let simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- In the last 10 minutes of cooking, slice one orange into rounds and place atop the chicken to caramelize slightly.
- Serve warm, drizzled with sauce.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in orange juice and ginger before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg