Skillet Honey Orange Chicken Thighs
This zesty skillet chicken is easy to make with just a few ingredients for a flavorful new dish!
Equipment
- 1 cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 6 bone in chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil or similar
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1-2 naval oranges sliced
Honey Orange Glaze
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 3 tbsp regular honey or we like "Hot" Honey
- 3 tbsp mustard or Dijon Mustard
- 3-4 tbsp orange marmalade or hot pepper jelly
- red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken thighs and brush both sides with some olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Add one slice of orange under the skin of each chicken thigh.
- Then lay the chicken in the cast iron skillet and bake covered for about 45 minutes at 400 degrees.
For the Honey Orange Glaze
- In a mixing bowl combine the melted butter, honey, orange marmalade, and mustard. (if using red pepper flakes-add them too)
- Whisk until all is well combined and then remove pan from oven and uncover.
- Then brush the chicken thighs with the honey orange glaze.
- Place back in the oven and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes until chicken is cooked throughout and the skin is crispy. (Chicken should be at least 165 degree F)
Notes
**Cooking times may vary according to Oven and thickness of chicken thighs.