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Close-up view of juicy Cranberry Orange Chicken thighs on a plate.
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Cranberry Orange Chicken (Easy Baked Thighs Recipe)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A flavorful baked chicken dish with a tangy cranberry orange sauce served over rice, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Rice and Water

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups water

Chicken

  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves garlic cloves (minced)

Cranberry Sauce

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 large orange orange (juiced and zested)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook rice and set aside.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
  • Simmer cranberries, orange juice, zest, honey, cinnamon, vinegar, and rosemary until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Smash cranberries, then layer rice, chicken, and sauce in a baking dish.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked. Serve with rice.

Notes

Use fresh cranberries for best flavor. Adjust cooking time for chicken thickness.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, cranberry, Orange