Luscious cranberry chicken so festive and easy all in 1 pan
A festive and easy meal, this Cranberry Chicken recipe is made with juicy, crispy chicken thighs and a delicious tart and savory sauce. The whole thing is made in one pan, and ready in about half an hour.
Ingredients
- ▢2 pounds (900 g) bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (about 6)
- ▢2 cups (225 g) fresh cranberries 8 ounces
- ▢½ cup (120 ml) cranberry juice
- ▢2 cloves garlic minced
- ▢1 teaspoon ground paprika
- ▢1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢2 tablespoons olive oil
- ▢1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ▢3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ▢2 teaspoons fresh rosemary chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Trim any excess skin and fat from the chicken thighs and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Season the chicken thighs on both sides with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Then, sprinkle the ground paprika evenly over them.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, place the chicken thighs in the skillet, skin-side down. Cook until the skin is brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. There’s no need to sear the other side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Pour out the excess fat, leaving about 1 teaspoon in the skillet.