Simple Cranberry-Glazed Chicken Thighs

Cranberry-Glazed Chicken Thighs

These Cranberry-Glazed Chicken Thighs are absolutely gorgeous, am I right? The combination of cranberries and poultry makes for a simple, delicious dish that feels classier than it is. With a bit of mint thrown in, this glaze provides not only a riot of flavors but a beautiful color scheme to dress up these inexpensive cuts of chicken. You can make this with breast if you prefer or even use it to glaze wings, though cooking times will vary depending on how big your cuts are. This has become one of my all-time favorite poultry recipes because it’s so easy to throw together. You can even make the glaze ahead of time if you want and it’s very forgiving if you want to swap in some other kind of herb to round out the flavor (I often use rosemary, because I usually have too much of that lying around). Heck, you can even use your favorite jam instead of the cranberry sauce! Serve these Cranberry-Glazed Chicken Thighs alongside some simple greens and mashed sweet potatoes for a well-rounded meal, or use leftovers to top off a salad. They’re good hot or cold!

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Cranberry-Glazed Chicken Thighs

Cranberry-Glazed Chicken Thighs

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings4 people

Ingredients

Glaze
Chicken
Equipment

Instructions

  • For the glaze, heat the coconut oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat and cook the shallot until translucent.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining glaze ingredients. Stir until well-mixed, then set aside.
  • For the chicken, rub the chicken with the coconut oil until coated and heat the excess coconut oil in an oven-friendly skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook the chicken for about 15 minutes per side, depending on how thick and fatty your cuts are. All the fat should be cooked off, the flesh should start to turn golden-brown, and the chicken should be cooked through.
  • Brush with glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 815mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 2.7mg

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