I saw this recipe and had to try it. I normally don’t like fruity dishes for dinner, but this one looked different. I’ve been enjoying summery dishes and the thought of a refreshing citrus flavor to some chicken sounded so appealing. And trust me, it is!
I found this recipe through Rufus’ Guide which came from Sweet & Crumbly. I changed it up quite a bit, and quite frankly, I dumbed it down for an easy weeknight meal.
Fresh squeezed orange juice
Ingredients:
-1 lb Chicken Thigh Filets
-1/2 Cup Orange Juice
-1/4 Cup Buttermilk
-2/3 Cup Bread Crumbs (I used Panko, love the crisp!)
-2 Tablespoons Orange Zest
-1/4 teaspoon Salt
-1/4 teaspoon Pepper
-1/2 teaspoon Fresh Parsley
-1/4 Cup Melted Butter
-1/4 Cup Honey
-2 Tablespoons Orange Zest
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a small bowl, mix together orange juice and buttermilk. In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs, orange zest, salt, pepper, and parsley.
Dip chicken in orange and buttermilk mixture, then coat chicken in the breadcrumb mixture. Place chicken in a greased baking dish.
Bake chicken at 350F for 20 minutes.
While chicken is baking, prepare glaze. Melt butter and add honey and orange juice. Using a large spoon, pour glaze over chicken pieces and return to oven for another 25 minutes.
Cook chicken until done. I used a thermometer to check the temp, as thigh filets (dark meat) can remain slightly pink in color.
Serve hot out of the oven! Garnish with parsley and an orange slice.
Debbie Pollack (Mom)
You should bring this recipe to the beach!!! Yum!
Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide
I don’t think you dumbed it down at all. Looks great. I can see why Geni’s grandpa, if I’m remembering right, loves it so much.
thedrivencook
Just simplified…while you did the opposite and made it even more exquisite looking! Yum!
rsmacaalay
Like what I said on the other blogs you mentioned, this is a lovely fried chicken recipe with a fresh twist. Yum!
lifetasteslikefood
Yum!! This looks so good! Must try. The orange glaze just gives it such a nice summer feel. Thanks!
kat
That looks good! I love baked chicken, so much better than frying it! I did a post on my version of crispy chicken skewers here: http://shecooksandheeats.wordpress.com/2011/07/21/theres-nothing-like-nuggets-and-boobies/.