Sweet & Tangy Cranberry Chicken
A cozy home-cooked dish featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and sear the other side until golden.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, and add the cranberry sauce and a sprig of rosemary to the leftover drippings; stir and scrape up any brown bits.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, skin-side up, and nestle into the sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving; garnish with additional rosemary.
Notes
Serve over rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal. This dish can be customized with spices or ingredients like bacon for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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