Orange-Honey Chicken Leg Quarters

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 55 minutes

Partner: buttered noodles

Honey is significantly less expensive when bought in large quantities. Generic brands often supply the biggest savings without sacrificing taste. Though keep an eye out for popular brands that go on sale so you can make more of these Orange-Honey Chicken Leg Quarters.

Ingredients

4 chicken legs with thighs

1/4 cup orange juice

1/4 cup honey

1 tsp dried parsley

1/4 tsp pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange chicken in prepared dish.
Combine orange juice and honey in a small bowl; mix well. Stir in parsley and pepper.
Brush honey mixture over chicken, covering completely. Cover with foil.
Bake chicken until cooked through, basting occasionally, about 45 minutes or until juices run clear when pierced with a knife. Remove foil. Bake until browned, about 10 minutes.

Great Ideas

Orange-Honey Chicken Leg Quarters tip: Honey that has crystallized can be reconstituted right in its own jar. Remove the lid and microwave on HIGH for ten to fifteen seconds. Stir and repeat if necessary.

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