Irresistible Spiced Orange Glazed Chicken
Delight your taste buds with juicy chicken enveloped in a vibrant, sweet-and-spicy orange glaze, making every meal feel like a festive celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the fresh orange juice, orange zest, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken. Seal or cover and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard any leftover marinade) and place it in the prepared baking dish. Bake for about 25-30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- While the chicken bakes, pour the remaining marinade into a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Once cooked, drizzle the thickened glaze over the chicken before serving. Pair with rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg