Description
Cranberry Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that brings together succulent, bone-in chicken thighs and a sweet-tangy cranberry sauce. This comforting meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Baked to perfection, the chicken is infused with vibrant flavors from whole berry cranberry sauce, orange juice, and a hint of mustard. Serve it over fluffy white rice to soak up the rich sauce, making every bite a delightful experience. Whether you’re hosting guests or enjoying a quiet night in, this Cranberry Chicken recipe will surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Heat vegetable oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, then flip and sear for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place chicken in a baking pan and pour the sauce over it.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over cooked white rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (about 250g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 585mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 115mg