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Baked Chicken with Orange Zest, Lemon and Fresh Ginger.

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Ingredients

  • See Kitchen Notes below

  • 4 x Chicken Thighs - boneless

  • 1 x Cup freshly squeezed orange juice

  • 2 x Tablespoons orange zest - freshly ground

  • 1/2 x Cup lemon juice

  • 2 x Tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 x Tablespoons minced ginger

  • 1 x Tablespoon honey

  • 1 x Teaspoon ground fennel seeds

  • 2 x Teaspoons dried thyme

  • 2 x Teaspoond dried oregano

  • 2 x Medium garlic cloves - finely diced

  • 1 x Pinch medium chilli flakes - more if you prefer

  • Salt is optional to your diet and taste.

Preparation

Firstly pat the chicken dry then in the same high sided tray as you will be baking the chicken, add all the ingredients and stir well to allow all the flavours to combine.

Next place the chicken in the tray and liberally coat with the ingredients and marinate for 2 hours - this is important.

Now heat your oven to 200c and when hot, cover the chicken with a lid or foil and bake for around 30 minutes depending on the size of the chicken and until the chicken is firm without being overcooked.

Spoon the sauce marinade over the chicken when serving.

Comments: The recipe has the classic pairing of fresh ginger, orange and lemon is amazingly straightforward. Perfect