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21) Spiced Orange and Rosemary Glazed Thighs

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 lbs)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh orange juice about 1 large orange
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 2 garlic cloves minced

Method
 

  1. Pat thighs dry, season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin.
  2. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; brown thighs skin-side down 5–6 minutes.
  3. Flip thighs, add garlic, orange zest, juice, honey, mustard, and rosemary around the chicken.
  4. Spoon some glaze over thighs, then transfer skillet to 400°F oven and roast 18–22 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  5. Rest 5 minutes, spoon reduced glaze over thighs and serve.