Citrus Spiced Chicken Recipe

Name: Citrus Spiced Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Drumsticks; 4 whole Bone-In, Skin-On Chicken Thighs; 1 whole Small Yellow Onion, Roughly Chopped; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cardamom; 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric; 1/2 teaspoons Paprika; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 cup Chicken Stock; 1 Tablespoon Honey; 2 whole Oranges, Just Rind And Juice; 1 whole Lemon, Just Rind And Juice

Servings: persons

4 whole Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Drumsticks
4 whole Bone-In, Skin-On Chicken Thighs
1 whole Small Yellow Onion, Roughly Chopped
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cardamom
1/2 teaspoons Turmeric
1/2 teaspoons Paprika
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 cup Chicken Stock
1 Tablespoon Honey
2 whole Oranges, Just Rind And Juice
1 whole Lemon, Just Rind And Juice

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Preheat your oven to 350 F (180 C).
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Wash, trim, and dry all the chicken.
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Set aside in a large bowl.
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In a food processor, blend the onion, cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, paprika, and olive oil until relatively smooth.
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Toss the onion spice mixture with the chicken and rub it under the skin of the chicken.
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Arrange the chicken on a roasting pan and season with salt and pepper.
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Roast in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
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While the chicken is roasting, bring the chicken stock and honey to a simmer in a medium-sized saucepan.
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Add the fruit rinds and let the mixture simmer for ten minutes or until the rinds are soft.
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Remove from heat and add the citrus juices.
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When the chicken has roasted for 45 minutes, remove from oven and pour citrus sauce over the chicken.
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Return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown.
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Remove from oven and baste with the sauce and juices at the bottom of the roasting pan.
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Serve with rice and roasted veggies.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Drumsticks, 4 whole Bone-In, Skin-On Chicken Thighs, 1 whole Small Yellow Onion, Roughly Chopped, 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Citrus Spiced Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Citrus Spiced Chicken

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