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Citrus Chicken

Citrus Chicken

Elite Jakob
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Course Main Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 8 skinless boneless chicken thighs (or your favorite chicken parts)
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, peeled and cut into chunks

For dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon, zest and juice
  • 1/2 orange, zest and juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 Tablespoon honey (use more for a sweeter dressing)
  • 1/2 lemon, cut into thin slices
  • 1/2 orange, cut into thin slices

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken pieces dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.
  • Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar and mix well. Taste and adjust as needed.
  • Toss the carrots and onion with 2 Tablespoons of dressing.
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread the lemon and orange slices all over the bottom of the pan.
  • Lay the chicken thighs on top, spread the cut-up veggies in between and brush the chicken with a generous amount of dressing.
  • Bake at 425F for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread the rest of the dressing. (Bake at 400F for 45 minutes for bone-in chicken pieces.)
  • Return to the oven and broil for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. (Do the same for bone-in chicken.)
  • Serve with roasted potatoes or white rice with chopped dried fruits for the perfect holiday meal.