orange baked chicken

By rickfanciullo

holiday chicken

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
• 1 1/2 tsp finely grated orange zest
• 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• 1 tbsp water

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F. Combine broth, juice, orange zest, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger in a small bowl. Place chicken in a greased baking dish and pour orange mixture over top. Bake for 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
Remove chicken and keep warm. Pour sauce into a small saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat. In a small bowl mix together cornstarch and water, then add to sauce. Cook until sauce is thick, then pour it over the chicken. Serve over rice