Tangerine-Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks Recipe

Name: Tangerine-Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons canola oil; 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped; 1 quart tangerine juice or tangerine-orange juice, not from concentrate; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 tangerine or orange, zested; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning; 8 chicken drumsticks; 8 bone-in chicken thighs; Salt; 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish; Grilled oranges and tangerines, for garnish

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons canola oil
1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
1 quart tangerine juice or tangerine-orange juice, not from concentrate
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tangerine or orange, zested
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
8 chicken drumsticks
8 bone-in chicken thighs
Salt
2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Grilled oranges and tangerines, for garnish

1
Heat the grill to medium-high.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan over high heat, add the onion and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Add the juice and thyme, bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to approximately 1/2 cup, 20 to 25 minutes.
4
Strain the mixture into a bowl and whisk in the syrup, soy sauce and black pepper and let cool to room temperature.
5
Can be made 2 days in advance and brought to room temperature before using.
6
Brush chicken on both sides with the remaining oil and season with salt and pepper.
7
Grill until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through.
8
Begin brushing with the glaze during the last 5 minutes of grilling.
9
Remove to a platter and sprinkle with the green onion.
10
Garnish with grilled citrus.

946

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons canola oil, 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped, 1 quart tangerine juice or tangerine-orange juice, not from concentrate, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Tangerine-Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks 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.

Tangerine-Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks

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