Cranberry Chicken
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5.0
75 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
419 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cranberry Chicken
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This cranberry chicken is chicken thighs roasted with fresh cranberries, orange juice and seasonings. A quick and easy dinner option that's great for a busy weeknight!
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Ingredients
- 6 bone in skin on chicken thighs 4-6 ounces each
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups cranberries fresh or frozen
- 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves minced
- rosemary sprigs and orange slices for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat a cast iron skillet or oven safe pan on the stove over medium high heat.
- Add the olive oil to the skillet or pan.
- Place the chicken thighs in the skillet, skin side down. Cook for 5 minutes per side or until the chicken is golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix together the cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary.
- Pour the cranberry mixture over the chicken thighs in the skillet, then transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the cranberries have burst.
- Spoon the cranberry sauce over the chicken thighs, then serve. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and orange slices if desired.
Notes
- I like to use bone-in skin on chicken thighs for this recipe because they have a lot of flavor and are less likely to dry out. You can also use boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, but you’ll need to reduce the cooking time.
- You can use fresh or frozen cranberries in this recipe with great results. If you're using frozen berries, thaw them first.
- I highly recommend using fresh rosemary, as it has the best flavor. If you need to use dry rosemary, use 1/3 of the amount as you would for fresh.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
419kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
598mg
(25%)
Potassium
406mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
186IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 186IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
75 reviews
Excellent
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