Description
A cozy and reliable recipe for Cranberry Orange Glazed Chicken that combines sweet and tangy flavors for a special yet simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 to 2.5 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup whole cranberries (fresh or frozen) or 3/4 cup canned cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- Optional pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 400°F. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden.
- Move the chicken to a plate for a minute. In the same skillet, add the garlic and stir for about 20 seconds.
- Add cranberries, orange juice, honey or brown sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar. Stir and let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Put the chicken back into the skillet, spoon some sauce over the top, and slide it into the oven. Bake until the chicken is cooked through, about 18 to 25 minutes for thighs.
- Spoon glaze over the chicken again before serving. For a thicker sauce, simmer on the stove for a couple of minutes after the chicken is done.
Notes
Taste the sauce before baking to adjust sweetness. Let the chicken rest after cooking for juicier results. Leftovers are great on rice for lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American