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One-Pan Cranberry Rosemary Chicken Recipe

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This One-Pan Cranberry Rosemary Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs marinated in a tangy cranberry rosemary blend, then baked and broiled until crispy and perfectly cooked. The marinade combines fresh cranberries, garlic, rosemary, maple syrup, coconut aminos, and white wine to create a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and slightly tart flavors. Ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

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Marinade Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves
  • ¼ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)

Chicken and Cooking Ingredients

  • 6 medium bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approximately 3 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • Salt, to taste
  • ½ cup fresh cranberries
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • Additional sprigs of fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cranberry Rosemary Marinade: Add ⅓ cup fresh cranberries, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, and ¼ cup dry white wine to a food processor or blender. Blend or pulse until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
  2. Marinate the Chicken Thighs: Place 6 medium bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, skin-side up, in a baking dish in one flat layer. Pour the prepared marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Cover the dish tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
  3. Bring Chicken to Room Temperature: Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes while still covered. This step helps the chicken cook more evenly.
  4. Preheat Oven and Prepare Chicken for Baking: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Uncover the chicken and carefully scrape the marinade off the tops of the chicken thighs into the dish, being careful not to remove the skin. Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly over the chicken skin. Season generously with salt.
  5. Add Garnishes: Sprinkle ½ cup fresh cranberries and 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary into the marinade around the chicken thighs in the baking dish.
  6. Bake the Chicken Thighs: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes, then begin checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Continue baking as necessary, checking every few minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  7. Prepare for Broiling: Once the chicken reaches 160°F, remove the baking dish from the oven. Preheat the broiler on high. Remove and discard the rosemary sprigs from the dish.
  8. Broil for Crispy Skin: Brush 1 tablespoon maple syrup over the tops of the chicken thighs. Place the dish under the preheated broiler and broil, watching closely, until the skin is crispy and browned but not burnt—this should take only a few minutes.
  9. Finish with Marinade and Rest: Carefully remove the dish from the oven. Spoon the cranberries and marinade from the bottom of the dish onto the tops of the chicken thighs, covering them evenly. Let the chicken rest for 3 to 5 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) during this rest.
  10. Serve: Transfer the chicken thighs to serving plates, spoon additional cranberry marinade on top, and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop; up to 24 hours for more intense flavor.
  • Be careful when scraping marinade off the chicken skin to avoid skin damage as it helps crisp when broiled.
  • Keep an eye on the chicken while broiling to prevent burning; broiling times vary by oven.
  • Resting the chicken after broiling allows juices to redistribute and final internal temperature to reach safe levels.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure safe and accurate cooking temperatures.

Keywords: one-pan chicken, cranberry chicken, rosemary chicken, baked chicken thighs, easy chicken recipe, fall dinner recipe

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