Baked Florida Orange Juice Rosemary Chicken: A Juicy Delight
Baked Florida Orange Juice Rosemary Chicken, infused with fresh rosemary and citrus flavors, is an irresistible dish that will delight your taste buds.
Equipment
- Oven-proof skillet
Ingredients
Chicken
- 8 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Can substitute with boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Orange Rosemary Glaze
- 1 cup Florida Orange Juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Season chicken with thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Add garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in Florida Orange Juice, chicken stock, maple syrup, honey, and rosemary, then season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet.
- Place skillet into oven and roast until completely cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
Notes
This recipe can be adjusted for different chicken cuts as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1thighCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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