Honey Orange Glazed Chicken is wonderfully moist, easy to make, and the perfect weeknight dinner. Honey Orange Chicken are half chicken breasts basted with a sweet and tangy honey orange glaze.
Honey Orange Chicken Recipe
This Orange chicken is so simple to make using everyday ingredients. It makes it easy to get a quick and delicious dinner on the table in no time! Don’t you love meals that are easy to make and have simple to find ingredients?!
I’ve got fresh rosemary and thyme growing in my Victory Garden. But, you can use whatever fresh herbs you prefer for this orange glazed chicken.
Be sure and also try my Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas, Best Chicken Marinade, Mexican Shredded Chicken, and Harvest Chicken Salad. And be sure and try Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts from Recipe Tin Eats.
How to roast chicken in the oven:
Step 1: Mix all ingredients for the orange honey glaze in a small bowl. Reserve half in a small bowl to serve with the chicken. Use the rest to baste while the chicken cooks.
Step 2: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 3: Line a half sheet pan with aluminum foil. Place the chicken breasts with the bone-side down on the half sheet pan. Brush with the melted butter, sprinkle with paprika, onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Brush with a little orange honey glaze. Insert a digital thermometer so you can check the internal temperature.
Step 4: Cook for 30 minutes, then continue to baste with orange honey glaze every 10 minutes until the chicken is done. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the reserved orange honey glaze. Sprinkle with fresh rosemary and thyme before serving.
This delicious chicken recipe is also great on a whole turkey for Thanksgiving. Be sure and serve my Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes as a side to this tasty orange honey chicken!
Sweet, tangy, and flavorful orange chicken is wonderfully moist. You’re guaranteed to be licking every bite of this Honey Orange Chicken!
For more great recipes try Orange Chicken Marinade, Citrus Chicken Thighs, Easy Tomato Bruschetta, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, and Fried Buttermilk Chicken.
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Honey Orange Glazed Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 half chicken breasts bone-in and skin on (or chicken thighs)
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped fine
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- salt and black pepper to taste
Honey Orange Glaze:
- ¾ cup honey
- zest of one orange
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup apple cider
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients for the orange honey glaze in a small bowl. Reserve half in a small bowl to serve with the chicken. Use the rest to baste while the chicken cooks.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Line a half sheet pan with aluminum foil. Place the chicken breasts with the bone-side down on the half sheet pan. Brush with the melted butter, sprinkle with paprika, onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Brush with a little orange honey glaze. Insert a digital thermometer so you can check the internal temperature.
- Cook for 30 minutes, then continue to baste with orange honey glaze every 10 minutes until the chicken is done. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the reserved orange honey glaze. Sprinkle with fresh rosemary and thyme before serving.
Recipe Notes
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Susie says
Can I make with boneless skinless chicken breasts. If so how long to cook?
Jessica Robinson says
Susie,
You can certainly use boneless chicken breasts. Just cook until the chicken is cooked all the way through.
Adam says
Delicious, thank you! We substituted chicken thighs (8), and the cooking time was spot on for them. Our little one, typically a slow and kind of unenthusiastic eater, ripped right through them. Definitely a keeper!
Jessica Robinson says
Glad to hear you all loved it!
Jen says
Cooking is so hard when you’re me but this was quick and easy, thank you Jessica, it turned out delicious!
Jessica Robinson says
Happy to hear you enjoyed it!
Theresa says
Just double checking that it needs apple cider, not apple cider vinegar, correct?
Jessica Robinson says
Theresa,
Yes it is apple cider, NOT vinegar.
Ashley says
Soo flavorful and delicious!! Thanks for the recipe! It compares to thanksgiving turkey in my mind.
Jessica Robinson says
So glad to hear that you loved it Ashley!
Bindu Thomas says
This meal is absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to make it.
Anosa Malanga says
Just in time! I am looking for some chicken recipe which is something different. Will definitely try this out. Looks amazingly delicious orange chicken!
Hannah Marie says
Wow, this looks like a lovely meal. It is perfect for the holidays. I am sure it is full of taste and love.
Jessica Robinson says
Thanks Hannah!! This dish definitely has a lot of flavor!