Description
Tender chicken thighs baked with a sweet and tangy cranberry-orange glaze, perfect for a festive dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and orange zest. Simmer over medium heat until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, about 8-10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Brush the cranberry-orange glaze generously over the chicken thighs. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and serve hot.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.