Baked Orange Cranberry Chicken Thighs – Juicy and Flavorful Delight
Delicious and juicy baked orange cranberry chicken thighs that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 orange, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the orange juice, zest, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the orange mixture over them.
- Add the fresh cranberries around the chicken.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot, garnished with additional orange zest if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the orange mixture for a few hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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