Orange Cumin Chicken

Take your next chicken dinner to the next level with this bold and bright orange cumin chicken. Made with fresh citrus, garlic, and warm spices, it’s a great and easy freezer-friendly recipe that your whole family will enjoy.

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Orange Cumin Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

• 10 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 Tbsp. orange juice fresh
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. orange zest
• 1 Tbsp. cumin

Assembly Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients into a large, resealable freezer bag.
2. Squish gently to mix.
3. Remove the excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking Instructions:

1. Thaw.
2. Oven: 350° for 45-60 minutes, uncovered.
3. Skillet: 15-25 min. Over medium-high heat, turning occasionally.
4. Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temp. of 165°.

Ways to Serve this Chicken

This chicken goes great with white rice and some mixed vegetables for a complete meal. To add even more flavor, you can pair it with cumin rice or cilantro-lime rice. You could also have quinoa with a squeeze of orange or lime, or some flat bread like naan.

Additional sides could include roasted sweet potatoes or carrots, sauteed green beans, broccoli, or some sheet-pan mixed veggies.

If you crave something fresh, you could include a simple citrus salad (orange slices, greens, light vinaigrette), an avocado and tomato salad with lime juice, or a cucumber salad.

For more ideas like this one, check out our Balsamic Chicken, Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken, or our Bang Bang Salmon.