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Easy Cranberry Baked Chicken Thighs
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish featuring cranberries and orange, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone in skin on)
- 3/4 cup cranberries (or cranberry sauce)
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1 orange orange (sliced into halves and quarters)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Season chicken with garlic salt and black pepper.
- Brown chicken skin side down in melted butter, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté cranberries and rosemary in the pan, add cranberry juice, orange zest, juice, and spices; simmer 10 minutes.
- Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce over, and bake for 15 minutes, then baste and cook 25 more minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
Notes
Use fresh cranberries for best flavor, and ensure chicken reaches 165°F for safety.