Baked Orange Chicken with Potatoes Recipe
I have quite a few recipes for orange chicken including a stovetop Healthier Orange Chicken that’s a healthier at-home rendition of Panda Express Orange Chicken or your favorite Chinese takeout orange chicken. And there’s also this Slow Cooker Orange Chicken that uses orange marmalade which has been an Averie Cooks reader favorite for a decade! Today’s recipe for orange chicken is oven-baked to juicy perfection along with tender Yukon gold potatoes. I love a one-pan meal with a protein + side that’s no-fuss and perfect for busy weeknights. It’s hard to believe that this recipe uses just 7 ingredients (or 5 ingredients if you don’t count salt and pepper) because there’s so much flavor! The orange juice concentrates in the oven during the baking process and infuses every bite of this easy baked chicken dinner recipe with orange essence. I used dark meat chicken, specifically chicken quarters, which are the legs, drumsticks, and back. In terms of the juiciness and flavor departments go, they trump white meat all day long. Plus, they’re more cost-effective than boneless or skinless chicken. I noticed the potatoes look a little like pineapple in the photos but promise you, those are ‘taters not pineapple.
Ingredients in Oven Baked Healthier Orange Chicken
I love it when I can make new recipes that include a protein + side with literally just 7 ingredients (5 ingredients if you don’t count salt and pepper)! It tastes like a million bucks – the perfect mix of lightly sweet with a touch of tangy sour chicken flavor. Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
Instructions How To Make Baked Chicken Quarters with Potatoes
With very little prep time (10 minutes or less) and about 1 hour total time, you’re going to love this easy recipe. In the Freezer: This recipe will keep airtight in the freezer for up to 3 months. To Reheat: I use my microwave for quickness and ease and reheat my leftovers for about 30 seconds on high, or as needed. But you can use your oven, whatever is best suited for you. Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes!
