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Tangerine Chicken Thighs

Tangerines are high in fiber and vitamin C. They also provide a refreshing flavor in this tangerine chicken recipe!
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Course Main Course
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken thighs or breast skinless
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki or BBQ sauce
  • 2 Tbsp of honey or maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp tangerine orange, or lemon juice
  • 4 tangerines peeled and separated into sections
  • 3 tsp minced garlic or 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken thighs on a baking sheet, and sprinkle the chili powder, sale, and pepper on them. Drizzle on the cooking oil, and rub it on both sides of the chicken breast.
  • Roast the chicken for about 30 minutes.
  • While the chicken is roasting, prepare the glaze by combining the soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, honey, tangerine juice, and garlic.
  • When chicken is done roasting, remove it from the oven. Spoon the glaze over the chicken, and arrange the tangerine sections around the chicken on the pan. Lower the oven to 375 degrees F and return chicken to the oven.
  • Bake until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve with rice or other sides of choice. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours.
Keyword barbeque sauce, BBQ sauce, chicken, chili powder, garlic, honey, lemon juice, mandarin, maple syrup, orange, soy sauce, tangerines, teriyaki sauce