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6-Ingredient Orange Garlic Chicken That Steals the Show

orange garlic chicken
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A flavorful citrus-braised chicken dish with garlic and thyme, cooked in a Dutch oven for tender, juicy results.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and/or drumsticks (about 2 1/2–3 lbs)
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 8–10 whole garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional)
  • 1–2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 4–5 thyme sprigs)
  • 1 orange, sliced into rounds (plus extra for topping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken dry. Season all over with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown chicken skin-side down 5–6 minutes, then flip and brown 3–4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add onion to the pot and cook 3–4 minutes, scraping up browned bits. Add garlic cloves and cook 1 minute.
  4. Stir in broth, orange juice, Dijon (if using), honey (if using), and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Nestle chicken back into the pot. Tuck orange slices around and on top of the chicken.
  6. Cover and simmer on low 25–30 minutes (or bake at 375°F covered for 30 minutes). Uncover and cook 10–15 minutes more until chicken is 165°F+ and sauce reduces slightly.
  7. Spoon the citrus-garlic pan sauce over the chicken and oranges.

Notes

  • For extra citrus flavor, add more orange slices as garnish.
  • Adjust honey for sweetness preference.
  • Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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Keywords: orange garlic chicken, chicken with oranges, citrus braised chicken, Dutch oven chicken, garlic thyme chicken, braised chicken thighs

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