Orange Chicken Legs
These baked orange chicken legs are juicy, sticky, and bursting with sweet and tangy flavor. Made with fresh orange juice, garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of honey, they’re roasted until golden and glazed to perfection. A super easy sheet pan dinner the whole family will love—serve with rice, veggies, or your favorite sides.
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 10-12 chicken legs
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Zest of 1 orange and juice of 2 oranges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. In a big bowl, toss the chicken legs with oil, garlic, and all your seasonings. Use your hands to really work the flavor into every piece. Make sure the skin is pulled up over the meat—not rolled down—so it gets nice and crispy.
- Arrange the legs evenly on your baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, Dijon, orange zest, and juice. Brush that flavorful mix all over the drumsticks—don’t be shy. Set aside any leftover glaze—we’ll use it later.
- Pop the chicken in the oven and roast for 40 to 45 minutes, until the skin is golden and the meat is fully cooked. While it bakes, pour the remaining glaze into a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring often, until it thickens into a sticky sauce. This usually takes around 5 to 8 minutes.
- Once the chicken is out of the oven, brush that thickened glaze all over the top for an extra punch of flavor. Garnish with sliced scallions or parsley if you’re feeling fancy—and serve it up hot!