Description
Baked Orange Chicken Legs are a culinary delight that brings together juicy chicken and a flavorful tangy orange glaze. This dish perfectly balances sweet and savory notes for an irresistible meal that will impress your family and friends. With a crispy skin and tender meat, it’s perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. The simple preparation ensures you can enjoy restaurant-quality results right from your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
- Zest and juice of 2 navel oranges
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, combine orange zest, juice, garlic, soy sauce, honey, ginger powder, and black pepper until mixed.
- Place chicken legs in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour half of the marinade over them. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Transfer marinated chicken legs to the prepared baking dish; reserve remaining marinade for basting.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting halfway through with reserved marinade.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg