Name: Baked Cranberry Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 3 tablespoons minced shallot; 12 ounces fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed); ¾ cup water; ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey (adjust to taste); ¾ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon allspice; 1–2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, for serving

Description

A delicious Baked Cranberry Chicken dish featuring tender chicken thighs with a sweet and tangy cranberry glaze, perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons minced shallot
12 ounces fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
¾ cup water
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey (adjust to taste)
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon allspice
1–2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, for serving

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Instructions

Season the chicken thighs with kosher salt and ground black pepper, and let them sit at room temperature.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add minced shallots and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add cranberries, water, apple cider vinegar, and honey; cook for 5 to 8 minutes until cranberries soften and liquid reduces.
Smash cranberries lightly with the back of a spoon and stir in ground ginger, kosher salt, and allspice. Transfer glaze to a bowl and set aside.
Wipe the skillet clean, heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add chicken thighs seasoning-side down, cooking for about 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown.
Flip chicken and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and spoon cranberry glaze over the top.
Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnishing with fresh thyme.

Notes

Allow the chicken to rest after cooking to ensure juiciness. Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the glaze with honey to your liking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 30mg