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This chicken dish is both sweet and savory and packed with flavor. I often make this recipe when I’m cooking for a friend, as it’s universally loved. The oranges get nice and browned and are pretty on the plate. Add carrots, parsnips, turnips, or any other root vegetable you like. I prefer to marinate the chicken overnight, but if you forget just let it sit in the marinade for at least one hour.
1/3 cup orange juice (preferably fresh, from 1–2 oranges)
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/3 cup Gefen Olive Oil, plus 1–3 tablespoons
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons Gefen Maple Syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 cloves garlic, minced or 4 cubes Gefen Frozen Garlic
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
8 pieces on-the-bone chicken (any)
1 orange, sliced
1 head garlic, top sliced off
2 pounds baby red potatoes, halved
In a zip-top bag, combine orange juice, orange zest, 1/3 cup oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, mustard, minced garlic, thyme, one teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, oregano, and basil.
Place chicken in the bag and mix so that the marinade fully covers the chicken. Refrigerate overnight or at least one hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place orange slices, head of garlic, and potatoes on a sheet pan. Place chicken on top and pour marinade over everything. Toss potatoes, garlic, and oranges to coat with marinade.
Drizzle with one to three tablespoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes.
Raise oven temperature to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Uncover and bake 20–30 minutes more, until the top of the chicken is browned and potatoes are crispy. Serve warm with pan juices.
Photography by Chay Berger
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