Baked Orange Cranberry Chicken Thighs: Juicy and Flavorful Delight
A delicious and juicy recipe featuring chicken thighs baked with a sweet and tangy orange cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 orange, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, orange juice, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
- Arrange orange slices on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the sauce for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with rice or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg