Fragrant Orange Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken, cut in 10 pieces
  • Zest and juice of 3 oranges
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro

Preparation

  1. Place the chicken in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients and coat chicken. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 to 4 hours.
  2. Remove chicken 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange chicken in a shallow roasting pan. Pour 2/3 cup of the marinade into the pan.
  3. Bake chicken, basting frequently, for 1 hour.
  4. Transfer to a platter. Strain pan juices into a small saucepan and boil until thickened, about 10 minutes. Drizzle sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with scallions.

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