Deliciously Sweet And Festive Chicken Thighs With Cranberry Sauce
Make these tasty chicken thighs with cranberry sauce for a meal that’s both sweet and savory! Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 392kcal
Equipment
- rubber spatula
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
- ⅓ cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary
- ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
Chicken Thigh Ingredients
- 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- ⅔ cup fresh cranberries
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Using a standard blender, blend all the marinade ingredients together (fresh cranberries, avocado oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, fresh rosemary, and broth) until smooth, which will take about 1 minute.⅓ cup fresh cranberries, 2 tbsp avocado oil, 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp fresh rosemary, ¼ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Place the chicken thighs in a single layer in a baking dish.6 bone-in
- Spoon the marinade over chicken thighs, taking care to coat each completely.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with the cover or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 48 hours.
- Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375° F.
- Using a spoon or rubber spatula, scrape the marinade off the tops of the chicken thighs. Be careful not to tear any skin.
- Brush the tops of the chicken thighs with olive oil. Arrange the cranberries and rosemary sprigs around the chicken.1 tbsp avocado oil, ⅔ cup fresh cranberries, 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- Bake the chicken for 20 minutes. Afterward, using a meat thermometer, check the internal temperature of the meat until it reaches 165° F. Once the chicken thighs reach this temperature, remove them from the oven.
- Preheat the broiler to high.
- Remove the rosemary sprigs from the baking dish.
- Brush the tops of chicken thighs with maple syrup.1 tbsp maple syrup
- Place the chicken in the broiler for 3-5 minutes, or until the skin is nicely browned. Watch closely, checking every minute to ensure the chicken does not burn.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and spoon the marinade from the dish all over it. Let it rest for about 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use Bone-In, Skin-On Chicken Thighs: This chicken part stays juicier and more flavorful, plus the skin adds a delightful texture to the dish.
- Adjust The Taste: Sample the cranberry marinade as you cook and make adjustments depending on your personal preferences.
- Don’t Let The Meat Overcook: This might result in dry, rubbery chicken that’s difficult to chew.
- Let It Rest: Letting the chicken rest for a few minutes after it has cooked will help the juices redistribute, making the dish even more flavorful.
- Remove Any Excess Fat: If you don’t like your dish to turn too greasy, trim off any excess fat from the chicken thighs before using them.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg