Braised Orange Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 bone-in chicken thighs
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 cups orange juice (no pulp)
• 1/4 cup brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier) (optional)
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken thighs in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken thighs and set aside.

Cook and stir onion in the same skillet until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in tomatoes, orange juice, orange liqueur, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until thoroughly combined.

Return chicken thighs to the skillet, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is tender and no longer pink inside, 25 to 30 minutes.