Baked Orange Cranberry Chicken Thighs for Juicy Flavor Lovers
A delicious recipe for baked orange cranberry chicken thighs that is perfect for flavor lovers and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 orange, juiced and zested
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine orange juice and zest, cranberry sauce, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
- Drizzle olive oil on top and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with rice or quinoa to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Baked Orange Cranberry Chicken Thighs