These Sticky Orange Glazed Roasted Chicken Thighs are sweet, savory, and packed with citrus flavor. Roasted until golden and juicy, then coated in a rich homemade orange glaze, they’re an easy dinner that’s both elegant and comforting.

Ingredients

• 6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and black pepper

Orange Glaze

• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Rub chicken thighs with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Arrange on a baking sheet and roast for 35–40 minutes until golden and cooked through.
4. Meanwhile, combine orange juice, honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and orange zest in a saucepan.
5. Simmer for 8 minutes.
6. Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the glaze until thickened.
7. Brush the glaze generously over the chicken.
8. Return to the oven for 5 minutes.
9. Garnish with orange slices and fresh parsley before serving.