Description
A delicious and easy orange cranberry chicken recipe that balances sweet, tart, and savory flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, skin on
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together cranberry juice, orange juice, honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, orange zest, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown.
- Pour the cranberry-orange mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot, drizzled with the sauce.
Notes
This chicken can be easily customized with different juices or spice levels. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American