West Coast Chicken

We're far from the West Coast-but the orange and ginger in the sauce for this chicken give us a taste of that part of the country. And it's one we enjoy frequently...my family wouldn't mind if I served this dish a couple of times every week!

West Coast Chicken

Average Rating: 3.25

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + marinating Bake: 1 hour
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 5 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Place chicken in a single layer in two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes; spoon sauce over the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • 2. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until juices run clear, basting with sauce once with during cooking.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounce-weight: 439 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 918mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 41g protein.