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Baked Florida Orange Juice Rosemary Chicken

Baked Florida Orange Juice Rosemary Chicken: Juicy Flavor Awaits

Deliciously marinated chicken thighs infused with Florida orange juice and rosemary. Baked to perfection for a flavorful meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 thighs
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • oven-proof skillet

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 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 tablespoon unsalted butter

For the Orange Rosemary Glaze

  • 1 cup Florida Orange Juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves For garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baked chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, family dinner, Florida Citrus Chicken, Orange Juice Chicken, Rosemary Chicken
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