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Baked Cranberry Chicken thighs in white baking dish.
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Cranberry Chicken Recipe

These delicious Cranberry Chicken Thighs are coated in a cranberry and rosemary puree that keeps them moist and flavorful. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 404kcal
Author: Judy Wilson

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dry rosemary
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 6 chicken thighs, bone-in skin on
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 sprigs of rosemary

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Combine the cranberries, olive oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, rosemary, and chicken broth in a food processor or blender. Blend until mostly smooth.
  • Place the chicken in a casserole dish and spoon the cranberry mixture over the top. Then garnish with Rosemary sprigs.
  • Bake in a 425-degree heated oven for 45 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 165 degrees F. 

Notes

You can store leftover baked cranberry chicken in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg