Description
This Cranberry Orange Glazed Chicken brings sweet and tart flavors to a simple baked dish, perfect for a bright weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, divided
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 orange, thinly sliced for garnish (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Pat the chicken thighs very dry with paper towels and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 6โ8 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip and sear for another 2โ3 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup cranberries, orange juice, and brown sugar. Simmer for 5โ7 minutes until cranberries burst.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl. Add to the simmering glaze, stirring until thickened for 1โ2 minutes.
- Place seared chicken in a baking dish, pour two-thirds of the glaze over, and scatter remaining cranberries and orange slices on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, baste with pan juices, drizzle remaining glaze, and bake for an additional 15โ20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 175ยฐF (80ยฐC).
- Let the chicken rest for 5โ10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Dry the skin well to achieve a crisp sear. You can make the glaze a day ahead and reheat before use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg