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Honey Orange Chicken – Sweet & Zesty in 30 Minutes
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Honey Orange Chicken – Sweet & Zesty in 30 Minutes

Juicy chicken thighs glazed in a bright honey-orange sauce with garlic and ginger—easy, flavorful, and done in just 30 minutes!
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Honey Chicken, Honey Orange Chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs trimmed of excess fat
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Glaze

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, olive oil, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, and garlic.
  • Add the chicken thighs to a gallon-sized resealable bag, pour the marinade over them, then seal the bag, squeezing out any extra air.
  • Coat the chicken with the marinade and place it in the refrigerator to marinate for 1 to 6 hours.
  • When ready, heat the grill to medium-high, around 400°F.
  • As the grill heats up, make the glaze. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Whisk in honey, orange juice, orange zest, BBQ sauce, and Dijon mustard. Once combined, remove from heat and set aside about 1/3 cup for serving.
  • Grill the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side. Then, brush with the glaze and continue grilling for another 2 minutes per side, until the chicken reaches 165°F in the center and is slightly charred.
  • Serve the chicken warm, drizzled with the reserved glaze and garnished with parsley, if you like.