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cranberry balsamic chicken

Roasted Cranberry Balsamic Chicken Recipe

Calories224 kcal
Carbohydrates6.3 g
Fat8 g
Protein27 g
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time37 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs - (skinless, boneless)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ cup fresh cranberries - (divided)
  • 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cloves of garlic - (minced)
  • handful of fresh thyme sprigs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place chicken in a large roasting pan or baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of the cranberries. Pour over chicken. Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate for 1-2 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Add remaining cranberries to the dish. Spread around evenly. Top with fresh thyme sprigs.
  • Roast in the oven for about 25-28 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through, basting with the pan juices every 5-8 minutes.
  • Then turn oven up to broil. Broil for another 2-4 minutes. Top with extra fresh thyme before serving.

Notes

  • The entire recipe makes 6 servings
  • The serving size is about 1-2 thighs with sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 224 kcal (11%)Carbohydrates: 6.3 g (2%)Protein: 27 g (54%)Fat: 8 g (12%)Saturated Fat: 1.5 g (9%)Cholesterol: 127 mg (42%)Sodium: 334 mg (15%)Potassium: 55 mg (2%)Fiber: 0.5 g (2%)Sugar: 4 g (4%)Calcium: 350 mg (35%)Iron: 0.4 mg (2%)