Description
Baked orange cranberry chicken thighs are juicy and flavorful, combining sweet and tangy elements.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 orange, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Rub chicken thighs with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the cranberry sauce mixture over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Can be marinated overnight for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: baked orange cranberry chicken thighs