Chicken Thighs with Cointreau Orange Sauce – 75-Minute Recipe
Juicy pan‑seared chicken thighs are finished in a bright Cointreau‑orange sauce that balances sweet citrus with a hint of orange liqueur. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes, pickled vegetables, and a touch of smoky harissa for a memorable dinner.
Recipe by 𝗠𝗔𝗫 𝗝𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗬· Structured by ReelsMeals
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1 hr 15 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 8 bone‑in, skin‑on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup Cointreau (orange liqueur)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels; season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat until shimmering.
- 3Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and sear for 5‑6 minutes without moving them, until the skin is deep golden and releases easily from the pan.
- 4Flip the thighs, add the minced garlic and thyme, and cook an additional 3 minutes.
- 5Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the Cointreau. Carefully ignite with a long lighter to flambé, letting the alcohol burn off (about 30 seconds). If you prefer not to flambé, simply let it simmer for 1 minute.
- 6Stir in the orange juice and orange zest, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then lower to a simmer.
- 7Simmer the sauce and chicken together for 15‑20 minutes, or until the thighs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (165°F) and the sauce has reduced by roughly half.
- 8Remove the skillet from heat and whisk in the butter pieces one at a time until the sauce is glossy and slightly thickened.
- 9Transfer the chicken thighs to a serving platter, spoon the orange‑Cointreau sauce over them, and garnish with chopped parsley.
- 10Serve immediately with creamy mashed potatoes, pickled vegetables, and a dollop of harissa if desired.
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Dry the chicken first
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels before seasoning.
Flambé or simmer the Cointreau
When adding Cointreau, either flambé for about 30 seconds or let it simmer for 1 minute as described.
Reduce sauce before butter
Simmer the sauce with the chicken until reduced roughly half, then whisk in butter pieces one at a time.
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- How long does it take to make Chicken Thighs with a Cointreau and Orange Sauce?
- About 1 hour 15 minutes in total: 30 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Chicken Thighs with a Cointreau and Orange Sauce recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Chicken Thighs with a Cointreau and Orange Sauce recipe come from?
- It was shared by 𝗠𝗔𝗫 𝗝𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗬 on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.