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Baked Citrus Chicken

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 oranges, one zested and juiced, the other one sliced
  • 2 lemons, one zested and juiced, the other one sliced
  • 2 T. honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 T. Italian seasoning
  • 1 t. onion powder
  • ½ t. paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste (I add 1 t. salt and ½ t. pepper)
  • 2 lbs. bone-in chicken pieces
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • chopped fresh herbs for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • in a bowl large enough to hold all the chicken, combine olive oil, citrus juices, honey, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, paprika, and salt and pepper. Whisk together well.
  • Add chicken pieces one at a time, turning over and over to thoroughly coat each piece. Let marinate 1/2 hour on the counter, or up to 12 hours refrigerated.
  • Preheat oven to 400°. Put half the onion slices on the bottom of a baking dish. Add the chicken in a single layer, some crowding is fine. Tuck the rest of the onion and all of the citrus slices among and on top of the chicken pieces. Pour the marinade over everything. Bake one hour or until the chicken is done. Let rest a few minutes before serving.