Cranberry Chicken
A deliciously tangy dish featuring juicy chicken thighs enveloped in a luscious cranberry sauce with a hint of rosemary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Thighs (Bone-in, Skin-on)
- 1 cup Cranberry Sauce
- 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Chicken Broth or Stock
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down in a large oven-safe skillet for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and chopped rosemary, sautéing for about 30 seconds.
- Incorporate the cranberry sauce and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Broil for the last 3-5 minutes for crispy skin.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted veggies, garnished with fresh rosemary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cranberry Chicken, Holiday Recipe, Chicken Thighs, Easy Dinner