Organic Cameo Apple Baked Chicken Thighs

Yield: 6 chicken pieces

Skill level: Medium

Spice level: Low

Roasted chicken thighs are a go-to for an easy, flavorful dinner, and this citrus-forward version takes it to the next level. Juicy chicken is paired with apples and blood orange for a balance of savory richness and bright, fresh flavor. Roasted together with herbs and warm spices, the result is a dish that’s both comforting and vibrant. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, this recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.

Chicken Ingredients

• 6 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
• 3 blood oranges, juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for browning
• 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sage, chopped
• 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
• Salt & pepper

Apple & Orange Ingredients

• 2 organic Cameo apples
• 1 blood orange, juiced
• Salt & pepper
• 2 blood oranges, sectioned

Directions

1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken thighs with blood orange juice, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, sage, Aleppo pepper, salt, and black pepper.
2. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of two hours.
3. Preheat oven to 425°F.
4. Cut the cameo apples into wedges and toss with blood orange juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside
5. In a large oven-safe skillet, coat the bottom with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the chicken thighs, skin-side down, in the pan and do not move them for 6-7 minutes, or until nicely browned.
6. Turn the heat off, then turn your chicken skin-side up.
7. Supreme (section) the blood oranges by cutting the orange down to its most tender and jewel-like segments. A sharp paring knife is suggested.
8. Add apple wedges and blood orange slices to the pan, then place it directly in the oven.
9. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F.
10. Remove from oven and serve.

Recipe created by BazaarLazarr for Superfresh Growers®.