Chicken Thighs with Spicy Orange Sauce

Transform your dinner table with this irresistible recipe for Chicken Thighs with Spicy Orange Sauce—a perfect blend of zesty citrus, sweet honey, and fiery sriracha. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are seared to golden, crispy perfection, then simmered in a luscious, aromatic sauce made with fresh orange juice, soy sauce, and garlic. A quick cornstarch slurry ensures a rich, velvety consistency, while vibrant garnishes of sesame seeds and green onions add the perfect finishing touch. Ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or tender vegetables, offering a mouthwatering balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors the whole family will love. Ready in just 45 minutes, this easy yet impressive recipe will undoubtedly become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cups orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoons orange zest
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoons sriracha (or any hot sauce)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoons sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons green onions (sliced, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium. Add the orange juice, orange zest, honey, soy sauce, sriracha, and minced garlic. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the skillet, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.

Step 7

Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and cover with a lid.

Step 8

Cook for an additional 10-12 minutes on medium heat, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 9

Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Step 11

Serve with steamed rice or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(892.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1782.1

Total Fat 122.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 486mg	0%
Sodium 3737.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 48.1g
Protein 112.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 140.2mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 1534.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.1%

Protein: 24.7%

Carbs: 14.2%