Cranberry Orange Chicken: Easy Baked Thighs for a Flavorful Dinner
Enjoy a delicious and easy-to-make Cranberry Orange Chicken recipe featuring tender baked thighs that are full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine cranberries, orange juice, honey, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the cranberry mixture over them.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the cranberry mixture for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with rice or a salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Chicken, Easy Baked Thighs, Chicken Recipes