Family Favorite Cranberry Honey Baked Chicken Recipe

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with a different flavor profile.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Skinless breasts are lower in fat, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos can be less salty.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Add olive oil to the crock pot.

Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.

In a bowl, mix honey, balsamic vinegar, and dried thyme to create the sauce.

Pour the honey mixture over the chicken thighs in the crock pot.

Add fresh cranberries on top of the chicken.

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook.

Taste the dish and comment on its flavor and moisture.

Mention that the recipe includes instructions for both crock pot and oven cooking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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