2.5 lbs chicken whole, thighs or breasts, with skin on
fresh thyme
sprinkle of dried Italian herbs
1/3 cup to 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (or previously frozen)
1 tbsp each maple syrup and balsamic vinegar mixed together to coat chicken during roasting
The Marinade
1/3 cup cranberries
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp gluten free tamari sauce or coconut aminos (optional)
2 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black peppers
2 garlic cloves (or 1 tsp minced)
Instructions
1. Clean your chicken, then place in a roasting or baking dish. Set
aside.
Blend all the balsamic chicken marinade ingredients listed above in a
food processor or blender until liquified and smooth.
2. Pour marinade over the chicken thighs, coating evenly.
Cover and place in fridge to marinate for 30 minutes or up to 24 hrs.
3. Once marinated, preheat oven to 375F.
Remove chicken from fridge.
Add extra 1/3 to 1/2 cup cranberries, thyme, and Italian herbs to the
dish. Spread it out evenly on and around the chicken.
Bake skin side down first for 25-30 minutes.
4. Remove and turn skin side up. Check for doneness. Then brush
each chicken skin with the maple syrup/balsamic vinegar combo.
Add more seasoning (like dried herbs, salt, pepper) to the top if
desired. NOTE- If using fresh herbs, wait to add until after you remove
the chicken from the oven.
Depending on the thickness of your chicken thighs, either bake a
little longer skin side up, then broil. Or if chicken is almost done and
not pink, then skip extra baking and just broil for about 3-4 minutes
or until skin is crispy and chicken is cooked evenly inside. NOTE- If
using boneless chicken, cooking time will be around 35 minutes total.
After thoroughly cooked, remove from oven.
Spoon the sauce from the pan onto each chicken thigh/breast and a
pinch of black pepper or cracked pepper.
Serve with the roasted cranberries on top and any extra fresh herbs
desired.
Originally Submitted
10/7/2018
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