Orange Chicken Thighs Recipe
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Thighs skin one
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- Salt & Pepper to taste
For the Orange Sauce
- ½ cup Orange Juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos
- 2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- ¼ cup Sugar-Free Sweetener
- 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- ¼ teaspoon Xanthan Gum for thickening
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- Green Onion to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help them get crispy.
- Rub the thighs with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the thighs on a baking sheet lined with baking paper or in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), apple cider vinegar, sweetener, ginger, and garlic.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle the xanthan gum into the sauce while whisking continuously to avoid clumping. Continue to cook until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Once the thighs are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Toss the thighs in the orange sauce until they are well coated.
- Serve the orange chicken thighs hot, garnished with additional orange zest or chopped green onions.
Makes 4
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken thigh (4 per recipe)Calories: 564Fat: 44.9gProtein: 34.2gTotal Carbs: 4.9gNet Carbs: 4.3gFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1.7g