Description
A flavorful and festive dish, Maple Cranberry Glazed Chicken features juicy roasted chicken thighs glazed with a sweet and tangy blend of cranberry sauce, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar – perfect for the holidays or a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds Just Bare® Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Place chicken thighs on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes.
- While the chicken is roasting, combine cranberry sauce, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and chopped rosemary in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is heated through and slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- After 15 minutes of roasting, remove the chicken from the oven and brush generously with the maple cranberry glaze.
- Return the chicken to the oven and roast for another 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the glaze is caramelized.
- Garnish with additional rosemary if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cranberry sauce, but whole berry gives better texture.
- This recipe pairs well with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the glaze for 1–2 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
