Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs (2 lb.)
  • 1 Tbsp. orange marmalade
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 or 3 medium oranges, peeled and white membrane removed
  • parsley sprigs
  • 1 medium orange, cut in half
  • 1 1/2 c. wild rice
  • 3 c. chicken broth
  • 2 tsp. grated orange peel
  • 4 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. butter

Method

  • Cook wild rice in chicken broth approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Lay thighs, skin side up, in a 9 x 13-inch baking pan or dish.
  • Bake at 375° until skin is brown and meat is no longer pink at bone, approximately 40 minutes.
  • Remove and drain all juice, keep 2 tablespoons.
  • Blend with marmalade and brush over chicken. Bake another 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, the rice is cooking in the broth and should be done at same time as chicken.
  • While these are cooking, melt the butter in a frying pan with sliced onions and cinnamon.
  • Cook about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Add rice and stir gently. Pour rice and onion into casserole.
  • Lay chicken on top with oranges and parsley.
  • Take orange half and squeeze juice over top. Serve hot.