Description
Roasted Cranberry Chicken Thighs is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines juicy chicken thighs with a sweet-tart cranberry sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions, this recipe fills your kitchen with delightful aromas and promises to impress every guest at your table. Succulent chicken meets vibrant cranberries, creating a meal that’s both satisfying and visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix fresh cranberries, honey, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, and thyme until well combined.
- Pour the cranberry mixture over the chicken evenly.
- Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.
- Let rest for five minutes before serving, drizzling with any remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg