Blood Orange Chicken

This is probably one of the easiest and most delicious chicken recipes ever made. The cumin and the blood orange are a match made in heaven. Better yet, it can be on the table in about 30 minutes.

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Blood Orange Chicken

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 473kcal

Author: Jessi Heggan

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ▢ 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• ▢ 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• ▢ 2 teaspoons kosher or fine sea salt
• ▢ Zest of 3 blood oranges
• ▢ 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ▢ 3½ - 4 pounds chicken thighs with or without bones/skin
• ▢ 5-6 orange slices

Instructions

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  Preheat the oven to 425ºF. In a large bowl, mix all the seasonings together. Add the orange zest and olive oil. Add the chicken and thoroughly coat with the spice mixture.
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  Place the chicken in a cast iron pan or Dutch oven and place the orange slices on top. Roast for 30 minutes or until the chicken registers 165ºF with a meat thermometer.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Blood Orange Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 473 Calories from Fat 450

% Daily Value*

Fat 50g77%

Saturated Fat 11g55%

Cholesterol 222mg74%

Sodium 974mg41%

Potassium 563mg16%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 37g74%

Vitamin A 625IU13%

Vitamin C 5.8mg7%

Calcium 52mg5%

Iron 2.9mg16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Photography by Lillie Duncan

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