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Orange Cumin Roast Chicken

Orange Cumin Roast Chicken

Delicious Orange Cumin Roast Chicken infused with citrus flavors and spices. Perfect for dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • ovenproof skillet with lid

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 8 pieces chicken legs and thighs

Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 5 sprigs thyme
  • 1 large navel orange sliced
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 large purple onion sliced cross ways
  • 1 tablespoon toasted cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes add more for a spicy dish
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in an ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add chicken skin side down and cook until golden brown, then turn and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet. Drain excess fat from skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium high. Add the cumin seeds, lightly toast- careful not to burn. Melt butter then add garlic. Cook for a minute until softened. Add stock and orange juice. Bring to simmer, scraping the bottom of the skillet to mix the brown bits into the liquid. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Return chicken to the skillet, skin side up. Add oranges, red pepper flakes, thyme and onion. Cover with lid, then transfer to the oven. Bake for 60 minutes, covered, then remove the lid and bake for a further 15 minutes to add color to the skin. The chicken should be tender.
  • Remove chicken or move to side. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with plenty of parsley or fresh thyme. Serve with rice, potatoes or roasted vegetables.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

This dish pairs well with rice or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, citrus chicken, Dinner Recipe, Easy Chicken Recipe, Orange Cumin Roast Chicken, roast chicken
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