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Home » Recipes » Tangerine Garlic Chicken

Tangerine Garlic Chicken

May 27, 2021 by Savoring Italy

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Tangerine Garlic Chicken is no-fuss and just delicious! The most irresistible honey garlic and tangerine sauce and the best thing is hardly any clean up!

overhead image of tangerine garlic chicken

People sometimes ask me what we eat for dinner. They assume it’s only pasta every day. And that’s not far from the truth. There are some days we have fish and some days a stir-fry. The rest of the days there may be pizza or a really fun chicken dish. Like this Tangerine Garlic Chicken.

Tangerine Garlic Chicken

The rest of the evenings will probably include pasta. I don’t follow any specific recipes when I put together my sauces for the chicken. I sometimes open the fridge and see what sauce I have. I check out what jams I have around or citrus fruits. Baked Pineapple Chicken is another chicken recipe we all love and is so flavorful! Another family favorite is this delicious Very Easy One Pot Chicken and Rice.

Most of the time I like to use our homemade mango jam with the soy sauce for a really great sticky sauce.

overhead image of baked chicken on a baking sheet

I was distracted by the gorgeous tangerines I had around and thought with a little garlic and honey, this will be incredible. It’s sort of a riff on how I make my whole roasted chicken. I occasionally add a little mustard to that sauce. You can really use your imagination and get creative.

overhead image of baked chicken and oranges on a baking sheet

 

HOW TO MAKE TANGERINE GARLIC GLAZE

To make tangerine garlic marinade, mix together honey, extra-virgin olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper.  You could make it spicy by adding a bit of chili powder. If you have time you could marinate the chicken for even an hour before baking it. Be sure to not marinate longer than an hour as the acid in the vinegar could make the meat not as tender if it is sitting in it for a long time.

But don’t forget the garlic because it really makes the dish and it smells incredible while it’s roasting. And what about on the side? With this chicken we had a very simple jasmine rice and a super delicious cauliflower salad. I hope to share that with you sometime next week. I add just a little bit of salt to the chicken. The soy and teriyaki add enough, in my opinion. But you could always use your judgement and add more if you prefer it a little more salty.

overhead image of chicken and oranges in a sauce

 

I knew my kids would have zero patience while I took a photo of this dish. I took a few when I added the tangerines and everyone was yelling at me to hurry up because they were hungry. See, that’s why I don’t usually post savory recipes. Those of you that do, I want to know your secret and how you keep your customers calm while they’re waiting for you. I sometimes add a little water to the sauce when I baste the chicken if it seems it’s getting too dry. My kids like to dip their bread in the sauce so there always has to be a little extra. The last photo was when it was done and it was very quick and there was more screaming, “Mom, hurry up!”. So here you go…a really delicious chicken recipe that is no fuss.

Are Chicken Thighs or Chicken Breasts best for tangerine garlic chicken?

We prefer chicken thighs for this recipe. But feel free to use chicken breasts just keeping in mind that they would be done in about 18-20 minutes.

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Originally posted May 5, 2019 and slightly updated May 27, 2021.

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Tangerine Garlic Chicken

Tangerine Garlic Chicken is no-fuss and just delicious! The most irresistible honey garlic and tangerine sauce and the best thing is hardly any clean up!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, gluten-free
Servings: 4
Author: Lora

Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 Tablespoons tangerine juice or orange or lemon juice add more if you prefer stronger citrus flavor
  • 3 tangerines peeled and separated in sections
  • 4 large garlic cloves chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, honey, tangerine juice and garlic. Preheat oven to 425F degrees. Arrange chicken pieces on a foil rimmed baking sheet skin side down. Sprinkle on the paprika. Drizzle chicken with olive oil and rub it around on both sides (this helps it from sticking to the pan). Sprinkle on the salt and pepper. Roast 30 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven and spoon glaze over the chicken. Add the tangerine slices around the chicken and the pan. Lower the temperature to 375F and using thongs, carefully turn the chicken skin side up.
  • Bake until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165F. Return to oven for another 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. *I check the chicken a couple times and baste it with the glaze. If it seems dry, you could add a little bit of water to the sauce (a Tablespoon at a time).

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  1. Carol | a cup of mascarpone says

    May 17, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    I'm drooling, Lora…what absolutely GORGEOUS chicken!!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!!!

    Reply
  2. Mr. & Mrs. P says

    May 17, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    Looks so flavorful!! YuM!

    Reply
  3. Kimberly Bonham says

    May 17, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    YUMMM! This looks SO good!
    Going to have to make this for sure!

    Reply
  4. Mary says

    May 17, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    Sounds a delicious chicken dinner!
    Mary x

    Reply
  5. Monet says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    Hi Lora! This looks delicious. Easy yet flavorful. Don't you love adding citrus to chicken? Thank you for sharing this. I hope to make it soon!

    Reply
  6. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    May 18, 2013 at 12:11 am

    Mouthwatering chicken, I love the tangerines and garlic!

    Reply
  7. Lisa says

    May 19, 2013 at 5:40 am

    I absolutely love tangerines..in fact, maybe more so than oranges. When I saw this chicken..I drooled a little, well..a lot. This is my kind of meal and I will most certainly be trying it. My 'Lora' bookmarks are multiplying by the week! I'm so glad you shared this. I'd love to try it 'sticky' with mango jam! xo

    Reply
  8. Kate@Diethood says

    May 19, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    OH MY GAH! LOVE THIS! We would fight for the last one… yummmmmmo!

    Reply
  9. The Café Sucre Farine says

    May 20, 2013 at 9:16 am

    It helps to only have a hubby here at home. We don't mind warming up our dinner but when the kids and grandkids are here, I don't dare. I give you credit for attempting this and your photos look like you had all the time in the world! This chicken sounds amazing, I love that the sauce is so versatile. I think I'd like it with bone in chicken breasts!

    Reply
  10. Jamie says

    May 20, 2013 at 9:55 am

    Wow wow wow! This is so my kind of chicken dish. The combo of soy, teriyaki and tangerine must be stunning and I'm so copying this. Gorgeous. And easy to boot. Beautiful dish, Lora!

    Reply
  11. Paula says

    May 20, 2013 at 1:46 pm

    I eat quite a lot of chicken so a new to me recipe is always welcome. This is going to have to be a must try.

    Reply
  12. carolyn says

    May 20, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    This is my kind of meal, Lora. I just want to dive in and grab a leg and start chowing!

    Reply
  13. EA-The Spicy RD says

    May 20, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    Looks delicious & love how simple it is. Pinning now!!

    Reply
  14. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says

    May 20, 2013 at 11:06 pm

    Wow Lora, this is the kind of chicken recipe that I LOVE!! I have to buy teriyaki sauce right now and make it this week. I already have the tangerines! Interesting that your kids like it so much.

    Reply
  15. Jean | lemons & anchovies says

    May 30, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    My kind of dish! Citrus and soy are a match made in heaven…yum!

    Reply
  16. Cyndy says

    June 12, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    I tried the recipe last night. It was very tasty, but I couldn't taste the citrus at all. I would recommend adding more than 2 tablespoons.

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  17. cakeduchess says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    Thank you! As I mix the glaze, I taste it to check the flavor. You could add more to your taste:)

    Reply
  18. jeanne says

    November 19, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    How much chicken…i don't see in recipe…?

    Reply
  19. cakeduchess says

    November 19, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    It is 2 lbs (legs or thighs or both). Enjoy the recipe!

    Reply
  20. Cheese Curd In Paradise says

    May 6, 2019 at 9:47 pm

    5 stars
    The color and glaze on that chicken looks absolutely amazing! I love simple chicken dinners. They are so satisfying and yummy!

    Reply
  21. Danielle Wolter says

    May 7, 2019 at 7:04 am

    5 stars
    I am seriously drooling over this chicken. it looks incredible. what a great set of ingredients.

    Reply
  22. Sandhya Hariharan says

    May 7, 2019 at 7:34 am

    5 stars
    Your dinner recipe sounds fantastic. I would love to try soy and tangerines in my dish.

    Reply
  23. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

    May 7, 2019 at 11:24 pm

    Great recipe to use tangerines and love the flavor of citrus! This is a great dinner recipe and looks so delicious.

    Reply
  24. Patty says

    January 4, 2021 at 3:06 pm

    Can you use skinless thighs in the recipe?

    Reply
    • Lora says

      January 4, 2021 at 6:18 pm

      Yes, you can!

  25. Steph says

    June 15, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    5 stars
    LOVE this chicken recipe! So easy to make and the kids really enjoyed it!

    Reply
  26. Tim Peach says

    November 30, 2021 at 9:22 am

    Lora I do have a question for you,before adding the sauce and tangerines do you drain off the the chicken fat,I did this today and left the juice in,its still in oven and smells gorgeous,by the way I left the fat in

    Reply
    • Lora says

      November 30, 2021 at 12:41 pm

      Hi Tim…I usually leave the juices…unless it is a lot of fat, then I skim some off. I’m happy it smells delish. Hope you love it!

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