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Ingredients
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- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) cranberries, fresh or frozen
- ⅔ cup (166 g) orange juice
- ¼ cup (79 g) pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons orange zest
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Orange slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with 1 teaspoon salt, paprika, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken thighs for about 5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove chicken and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add cranberries, orange juice, maple syrup, brown sugar, orange zest, garlic, and remaining salt. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring and crushing cranberries.
- Nestle chicken back in the skillet, spoon sauce over and let cook for an additional minute.
- Garnish with orange slices if desired and serve.
Notes
Ensure chicken is well-patted dry before cooking for a better sear.
Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup and brown sugar to your taste.
For added flavor, try using bone-in chicken thighs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 70