Orange Glazed Chicken Thighs

After lots of parties and dining out during the holiday season, I have finally been back at it in the kitchen. Lately I've been focused on healthier dinner recipes and today I have for you my first recipe of the new year. This chicken dish tastes just like the Asian style fried chicken dishes you know and love, only without the fried not-so-good for you aspect. Trust me, this recipe is fantastic and I promise it will be one you want to make again and again.

  

Orange Glazed Chicken Thighs
(serves 4, original recipe here)

Ingredients:
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 4 tsp white wine vinegar
- 4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp hot sauce
- Salt & pepper, to taste

Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. Season all chicken on both sides with salt & pepper to taste. 
3. Place the chicken thighs in a large baking dish, and bake until golden brown and fully cooked (about 45 to 50 minutes), flipping the chicken halfway through. 
4. After flipping the chicken, begin making the sauce.
5. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the orange juice, ketchup, brown sugar, white wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. 
6. Bring the ingredients to a simmer, and continue cooking until the mixture has thickened (about 18 to 20 minutes).
7. Once the chicken is done baking, remove from the oven and heat the broiler on high heat. 
8. Pour the thickened sauce over each chicken thigh, making sure to cover each piece. 
9. After each piece of chicken is covered in sauce, place the baking dish back in the oven and broil until the sauce is bubbling (1 to 2 minutes). 
10. Remove from the oven, and serve immediately.