Chicken in oranges
6 servings
90 minutes
Chicken in oranges is an exquisite dish with light Mediterranean notes. The combination of tender chicken meat soaked in aromatic orange juice, honey, and spices creates a rich, slightly sweet flavor with spicy hints of ginger and garlic. The dish's history begins in European cuisine, where citrus fruits are often used to give meat a special tenderness and freshness. The roasted chicken is covered with a caramelized glaze, while the onion-orange mixture adds a rich texture. This versatile treat is suitable for festive gatherings and family dinners and can be served with a light salad or rice to highlight the rich flavor of the citrus marinade.
1
Wash the oranges, cut them, and squeeze juice from 2. Peel the zest from one orange and cut the ginger into small pieces.
- Oranges: 3 pieces
- Ginger root: 1 teaspoon
2
Wash the chicken parts (I used drumsticks and thighs, wings can also be used), and dry them with a kitchen towel.
3
Prepare a marinade for chicken: heat orange juice, add zest and ginger, dissolve honey, and season with salt and pepper. Pour this marinade over the chicken and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- Oranges: 3 pieces
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Ginger root: 1 teaspoon
4
Cut the remaining orange into wedges, do the same with the onion. Squeeze the garlic. Mix everything with the chicken. Add more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Oranges: 3 pieces
- Onion: 2 heads
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Bake at 200 degrees for 50-60 minutes, periodically basting the chicken with the released juices. Sprinkle the finished dish with green onions.
- Chicken: 1 kg