Description
Cranberry Rosemary Chicken brings savory holiday warmth straight to your dinner table with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Tender chicken sings with herbal notes and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, creating a delightful meal your family will request again and again.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 6 medium bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Sauce and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 3 cloves garlic
Herbs and Fruits:
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- ⅓ cup fresh cranberries
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Blend ⅓ cup cranberries, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 3 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and ¼ cup white wine in a food processor until the mixture becomes smooth and fragrant.
- Position 6 chicken thighs skin-side up in a baking dish. Drench the chicken completely with the marinade, ensuring each piece gets an even coating. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking to reach room temperature. Heat your oven to 375°F. Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil over the chicken and sprinkle salt across the surface.
- Scatter ½ cup fresh cranberries and 4 rosemary sprigs around the chicken in the pan. Slide the dish into the preheated oven and roast uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature, continuing to bake until it reaches 160°F. This might take an additional 5-10 minutes depending on your oven.
- Pull the pan from the oven and discard the rosemary sprigs. Brush 1 tablespoon maple syrup across the chicken skin.
- Switch your oven to broil on High. Return the pan and broil for 3-7 minutes until the skin turns crisp and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes. Drizzle the pan juices over the meat and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs before serving.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinate overnight to develop a deeper, more complex flavor profile that infuses every bite with cranberry and rosemary goodness.
- For a gluten-free version, swap soy sauce with coconut aminos and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked, juicy meat without drying out the thighs.
- When broiling, watch carefully to prevent burning, as maple syrup can caramelize quickly and turn from golden to burnt in seconds.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 23-27 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 406 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg