Cranberry Chicken
If you're looking for something to serve at a holiday dinner party, this Cranberry Chicken is it! It's so simple to make and so delicious.
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs or breasts if preferred
- 1 1/3 cup fresh cranberries divided
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup water
- fresh rosemary to garnish
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender combine 1 cup of the cranberries with the maple syrup, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, Dijon, olive oil, and water. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the cranberry mixture over the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove the chicken from the fridge 45 minutes before baking.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the chicken thighs into the prepared baking dish. Pour the marinade over the top. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup cranberries.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken thighs are cooked through. Broil for 3-5 minutes if desired for color.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 758mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg