Roasted Cranberry Chicken
For a healthy and delicious recipe, try this combination of chicken thighs and tangy cranberry sauce.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
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8 small chicken thighs (2 to 2-1/4 lb.), skinned
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3/4 cup low-calorie cranberry juice
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3/4 cup fresh cranberries
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2 sprigs fresh thyme
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4 tsp. packed brown sugar
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Fresh thyme leaves
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat extra-large ovenproof skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper on chicken. In hot skillet cook, meaty sides down, 5 minutes, turning once, until well-browned on both sides. Transfer skillet to oven. Roast, uncovered, 20 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink (180 degrees F).
2.
Meanwhile, in saucepan combine juice, berries, thyme sprigs, brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Bring to boiling. Simmer, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes, until slightly thickened. Discard thyme sprigs. Serve chicken with sauce. Sprinkle thyme leaves. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 187, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 383 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Total Sugar 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 28%, Calcium 2%, Iron 8%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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