Cranberry Orange Chicken
Cranberry orange chicken is an effortless one-pan meal that takes 10 minutes to prep and is full of sweet, bold, and refreshing flavors.
Equipment
- food processor
- roasting pan
- ziplock bag
- oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4-5 pieces chicken thighs with skin or chicken breasts
- ½ cup fresh cranberries or frozen, thawed
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Marinade
- ¼ cup fresh cranberries fresh
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large orange zested and juiced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparing The Marinade
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and well-mixed.
- Add chicken to a large ziplock bag, container, or deep dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken and marinate for two hours or overnight.
Baking
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375F.
- Add the chicken to a lightly greased 8x8-inch roasting pan. Pour the marinade over the chicken.
- Add the remaining ½ cup of cranberries to the pan and spread them evenly.
- Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes. Mix one tablespoon of honey with one tablespoon of olive oil and brush over the chicken.
- Preheat the broiler and broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes or until the skin is crispy. Keep a close watch to prevent burning.
- Discard the sauce; it is no longer needed.
- Garnish with fresh orange zest and fresh cranberries. Serve.
Notes
Fresh is best. I recommend using fresh orange juice and zest instead of bottled for a flavorful and well-balanced sauce. It will enhance the cranberries' natural sweetness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 18gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 235mgPotassium: 251mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 2.5mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.8mg
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