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Orange Cumin Chicken Thighs

February 6, 2024

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1.5 cups chicken bone broth (or regular chicken broth)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 shallots
  • 1 sliced navel orange
  • red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Add olive oil to oven safe pan over medium heat.
  3. Add chicken thighs (seasoned with salt and pepper) and brown both sides 2-3 minutes. Remove to plate and set aside. Drain excess grease.
  4. Add cumin seeds and toast 2-3 minutes. Add butter and garlic. Cook 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add in bone broth and orange juice.
  6. Bring to a simmer. Add back in chicken thighs. Place orange slices, shallots, and thyme around chicken. Pinch of red pepper flakes.
  7. Bake 60 minutes covered. Uncover and bake additional 15 minutes.

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About Lauren

Welcome! My name is Lauren Toppe Thomas. I have lived in The Woodlands, Tx for over 20 years. I have been married to my husband, Isaac, since 2016. We have two beautiful babies. My son, Cooper, is 4 and daughter, Collins is 1.

Cooper was conceived through IVF and Collins is our miracle baby! I am a huge advocate for fertility education and treatment.

I attended Texas A&M University, Gig ‘Em! And graduated in 2013. I work full time in Medical Device Sales.

My greatest passion is food! I love cooking, exploring new restaurants in Houston, and trying lots of different cuisines. I went alcohol free in October of 2023 and have found a new passion for discovering and sharing non alcoholic beverage alternatives and mocktail recipes.

Come along with me for easy recipes, delicious mocktails and everyday lifestyle chats!

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