Cranberry-Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs
This dish is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory—crispy golden chicken thighs draped in a ruby-red glaze made from fresh cranberries, rich maple syrup, zippy Dijon, and a hint of balsamic depth. It’s the kind of recipe that makes a weeknight dinner feel like a holiday feast, especially when paired with nutty wild rice.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup fresh cranberries
½ cup pure maple syrup
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp balsamic glaze
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
Sear chicken in olive oil over medium-high until skin is golden and crisp, about 4–5 min per side. Transfer to a plate.
Simmer cranberries, maple syrup, Dijon, balsamic glaze, and thyme in the same pan over medium heat until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, about 8–10 min.
Return chicken to the pan, spooning glaze over top.
Roast in oven for 20–25 min, basting halfway, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and sauce is sticky.
Serve with wild rice and extra glaze spooned over.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
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