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One-Pan Cranberry Rosemary Chicken Recipe

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This One-Pan Cranberry Rosemary Chicken recipe features succulent bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs marinated in a vibrant cranberry rosemary marinade. The chicken is baked and broiled to perfection, resulting in crispy skin and juicy, flavorful meat. Fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs add bursts of tartness and fragrant herbal notes, making this dish perfect for a cozy family dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Cranberry Rosemary Marinade

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

For the Chicken Thighs

  • 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

Serving Suggestions (Optional)

  • Sprigs of fresh rosemary for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cranberry Rosemary Marinade: In a food processor or standard blender, combine ⅓ cup fresh cranberries, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or soy sauce, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, and ¼ cup dry white wine or chicken broth. Blend or pulse until the mixture forms a smooth marinade.
  2. Marinate the Chicken Thighs: Place 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs in a single layer, skin-side up, in a baking dish. Pour the prepared marinade evenly over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are fully coated. Cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours to infuse flavors.
  3. Bring to Room Temperature and Preheat Oven: Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and allow the chicken to stand covered at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375º Fahrenheit.
  4. Prepare Chicken for Baking: Remove the cover and gently scrape excess marinade from the tops of the chicken thighs back into the dish without disturbing the skin. Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil evenly over the chicken tops and season generously with salt. Scatter ½ cup fresh cranberries and 4 sprigs of rosemary around the chicken in the dish.
  5. Bake the Chicken: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes, then check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Continue baking, checking every few minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160º Fahrenheit.
  6. Broil the Chicken for Crispy Skin: Remove the dish from the oven and discard the rosemary sprigs. Preheat your broiler to High. Brush 1 tablespoon maple syrup over the chicken skin. Place the dish under the broiler, watching closely and rotating the dish every 3 minutes to ensure even browning. Broil for 3-10 minutes until the skin is crisp and browned but not burnt.
  7. Rest the Chicken: Carefully remove the baking dish from the broiler. Spoon the cranberries and marinade from the dish over the chicken to coat the tops. Let the chicken rest for 3 to 5 minutes, during which time the internal temperature will rise to the safe serving temperature of 165º Fahrenheit.
  8. Serve: Transfer chicken thighs to serving plates. Spoon any remaining cranberries and marinade over the top. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Broil time varies greatly depending on the oven; monitor closely to prevent burning. Typically takes 5-7 minutes with dish rotation every 3 minutes for even browning.
  • For Whole30 compliance, substitute coconut aminos for soy sauce and maple syrup in marinade, use chicken broth instead of wine, and omit or replace maple syrup brushed on chicken with olive oil.
  • For a strict Paleo version, replace soy sauce with coconut aminos and white wine with chicken broth.
  • For Keto adaptation, use soy sauce instead of coconut aminos and replace maple syrup with a low-carb maple-flavored sweetener. Use chicken broth instead of white wine for strict keto.
  • Ensure internal chicken temperature reaches 165º Fahrenheit for safe consumption.

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