4 Super Easy Cranberry Holiday Recipes

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Chicken breasts are leaner, while bone-in pieces can be more economical.

fresh cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: frozen cranberries

Dried cranberries are lower in moisture and can be used in various dishes.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a large bowl, combine fresh cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

Mix until the cranberries are well coated in the mixture.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.

Sear the chicken thighs in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and pour the cranberry mixture over the top.

Sprinkle rosemary and thyme over the chicken and cranberries.

Add sliced onions around the chicken in the baking dish.

Pour chicken broth into the baking dish to keep the chicken moist during baking.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cranberries are bubbling.

If desired, thicken the sauce with cornstarch mixed in a little water, cooking for a few minutes until glossy.

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