Cranberry Orange Glazed Chicken Bake

Overview

Prep Time: 10 min • Cook Time: 45 min
Total Time: 55 min

Makes 4-6 servings

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what you’ll need:

for the chicken:

• 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

• 2 tbsp avocado oil

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

  For the orange cranberry glaze:

• 1 cup store-bought jellied cranberry sauce

• 1/2 cup fresh cranberries

• Juice of 1 orange

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh thyme

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat the chicken thighs very dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

   Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for about 8 minutes, until the skin is golden and crisp. Flip and sear the other side for about 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, skin-side up.

2. In a bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, fresh cranberries, orange juice, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and thyme. 

3. Pour the glaze over the chicken. Use a brush to coat the tops evenly, then let the excess settle into the bottom of the dish so the chicken is sitting in the glaze.

4. Bake uncovered for 25 to 35 minutes, depending on the size of the thighs, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

5. Brush the chicken one more time with the juices from the bottom of the baking dish, then serve immediately with your favorite veggies.

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