Baked Orange Cranberry Chicken Thighs: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 large orange (zest and juice)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary (dried or fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a large roasting pan. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Make Orange-Cranberry Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, honey, olive oil, rosemary, and thyme. Stir until well mixed.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the orange-cranberry mixture over the seasoned chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake the Chicken: Place the roasting pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown.
- Crisp the Skin (Optional): For extra crispiness, you can broil the chicken for the last 3-5 minutes of cooking.
- Rest the Chicken: Once baked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps retain the juices.
- Serve: Serve the chicken with the cranberry sauce drizzled over the top or on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Protein: 23g