Description
Cranberry Chicken Bake is a delightful dish that blends the tart sweetness of fresh cranberries with tender, juicy chicken, perfect for autumn meals.
Ingredients
- 4 pound bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
- 2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F and grease a large baking dish or rimmed oven-safe skillet.
2. Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry, then rub them all over with olive oil. Season generously with salt, pepper, chopped rosemary, thyme, garlic, and the zest of an orange.
3. Arrange the Cranberries and Liquid: Scatter the fresh or frozen cranberries in the prepared baking dish. Pour the orange juice and maple syrup (or honey) over the cranberries.
4. Place the Chicken: Nestle the seasoned chicken pieces, skin side up, among the cranberries in the dish.
5. Bake to Perfection: Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cranberries have burst.
6. Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Spoon the cranberry sauce over the chicken and serve hot.
Notes
Pairs well with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg