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cranberry balsamic chicken thighs

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

Great with pearl couscous and buttered carrots.

(3 ratings)
yield 3 -4
prep time 6 Hr
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For cranberry balsamic chicken thighs

  • MARINADE
  • 1/2 c
    fresh cranberries
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    soy sauce, low sodium
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 2 clove
    garlic, peeled
  • 1 tsp
    dried italian herbs, or thyme
  • CHICKEN
  • 6-8
    chicken thighs, bone in and skin on
  • 1 Tbsp
    pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp
    balsamic vinegar

How To Make cranberry balsamic chicken thighs

  • 1
    Place thighs in a large zipper-type plastic bag or glass baking dish.
  • 2
    Mix marinade ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour marinade over thighs and seal bag (or cover dish). Place in fridge and marinate, turning occasionally, for at least 30 minutes, or up to 6 hours.
  • 3
    Preheat oven to 375F. Mix syrup and vinegar in a small glass. Set aside.
  • 4
    Remove thighs (saving marinade) and place them skin side down in an oblong glass baking dish. Pour reserved marinade over thighs evenly.
  • 5
    Bake skin side down for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and turn skin side up. Brush with the syrup/vinegar mixture and return to oven. Bake another 20-30 minutes, or until skin is crispy and thighs are done.
  • 6
    Serve.

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