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    Home » Chicken Recipes » Cranberry Rosemary Boneless Chicken Thighs

    Cranberry Rosemary Boneless Chicken Thighs

    Published: Nov 2, 2019 · Modified: Dec 13, 2022 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 10 Comments

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    This Cranberry Rosemary Boneless Chicken dish is a simple, one-pan baked chicken dish, perfect for holiday dinners! Made with a simple marinade this cranberry chicken is baked to perfection in the oven.

    Cranberry Rosemary Chicken Thighs in a white serving bowl.

    Cranberry Rosemary Boneless Chicken:  easy enough for a weeknight meal but elegant enough for a special occasion!

    ❤️ Why you'll love this cranberry chicken recipe

    Tart cranberries, pungent rosemary and tender chicken baked in a white wine sauce make this a flavourful dish you'll want to make again and again.

    This is a quick chicken dinner recipe, marinated first, then all baked in one pan in the oven. What could be easier?

    And another plus:  leftovers are every bit as delicious!

    I first discovered how well cranberries go with chicken when I made these Cranberry Glazed Chili Chicken Wings. I love how they are all decked out in holiday colours, so I decided to make another cranberry chicken dish, too.

    While Easy Baked Lemon Chicken is still a favourite one-pan chicken dish, this one with rosemary-infused chicken is a very close second, and I'm sure you'll love it, too!

    Close up view of cranberry chicken with rosemary and lemon.

    🛒 Ingredients

    Ready to make this one-pan baked chicken with cranberries? Here's what you'll need.

    • chicken thighs:  boneless, skinless thighs, about 8 or 9 thighs
    • fresh cranberries:  or thawed frozen cranberries
    • olive oil: extra virgin
    • soy sauce: (use tamari for a gluten-free diet  or coconut aminos for a paleo diet)
    • maple syrup: pure
    • garlic: 3 cloves
    • fresh rosemary sprigs: for both incredible flavour and for garnish
    • white wine: any dry white wine will work in this recipe.

    🔪 How to make Cranberry Chicken Thighs with Rosemary

    1. Blend all marinade ingredients in a food processor. Pour over the chicken, cover, and let it marinate in the fridge for one to two hours or overnight.
      Chicken thighs with cranberry rosemary marinade in a glass dish.
    2. Add fresh rosemary sprigs and fresh cranberries and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, turn chicken thighs over and bake for a further 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
    3. Optional:  If you would like a pan sauce that is a little thicker, transfer the pan juices to a small saucepan and combine with a teaspoon of cornstarch. Whisk and heat until slightly thickened then add it back into the baking dish.
    4. Add the finishing touches by brushing on a mixture of maple syrup and white wine and broil until slightly crispy. Add more cranberries to the serving dish, tucking them into the warm sauce, garnish with fresh rosemary and enjoy!
    Spooning a chicken thigh from a bowl.

    ❓Can I use boneless chicken breasts with this recipe?

    Yes. Check their temperature to be sure they've reached 165°F.  A meat or instant-read thermometer is a handy tool to have to make sure your chicken is fully cooked.

    Storage Instructions

    Store leftover cranberry chicken in a covered container in the fridge for 3 days.

    Freeze it: Combine the raw chicken with the marinade and freeze in an airtight container or a resealable bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then bake it as directed.

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    A serving bowl with chicken thighs baked with cranberries and rosemary.

    Cranberry Rosemary Boneless Chicken Thighs

    This Cranberry Rosemary Boneless Chicken dish is a simple, but simply elegant baked chicken dish, perfect for holiday dinners! Marinate, bake and garnish this one-pan dish.
     
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    Course: Entrée/Main Dish
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Marinating time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 405.23kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Equipment

    food processor
    13 x 9 inch baking dish

    Ingredients

    Marinade Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup cranberries fresh
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
    • 2 tablespoon tamari soy sauce, or coconut aminos for paleo diet
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup, pure
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
    • ¼ cup white wine

    Chicken

    • 8 - 9 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
    • ½ cup fresh cranberries, plus a few more for garnish
    • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon white wine
    • ½ med lemon, cut into wedges for garnish

    Instructions

    • Combine all marinade ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Pour over the chicken thighs in a baking dish, making sure to cover both sides of the thighs. Cover and refrigerate for 1 - 2 hours or overnight.
      The marinade will be quite pink if you have used a blender. Don't worry. It won't be this colour once it's cooked! If you used a food processor, there will be little flecks of cranberries in the marinade.
    • Preheat oven to 375°F. Add ½ cup cranberries and rosemary sprigs to the dish.
    • Bake for 20 minutes, remove from oven, flip chicken thighs over and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Check that the chicken pieces have reached an internal temperature of 165°F. Remover from oven and discard the rosemary sprigs.
    • Combine 1 tablespoon maple syrup with 1 tablespoon white wine. Brush on top of the chicken pieces, and place under the broiler for 3 - 5 minutes to create a slight glaze. Remove from oven, garnish with a few fresh cranberries, tucking them in to the warm sauce. Add rosemary sprigs and lemon wedges and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 405.23kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.42g | Protein: 44.71g | Fat: 16.34g | Saturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 214.7mg | Sodium: 707.14mg | Potassium: 636.83mg | Fiber: 1.03g | Sugar: 10.19g | Vitamin A: 54.24IU | Vitamin C: 3.47mg | Calcium: 40.76mg | Iron: 2.02mg
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    I adapted this baked cranberry chicken recipe slightly from Cranberry Rosemary One-Pan Chicken on 40Aprons. I substituted boneless thighs and made small changes to the method.

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    Comments

    1. Anita

      November 06, 2019 at 7:29 pm

      5 stars
      I've been wondering if I really want to roast a turkey this year since there won't be many people gathering, but this chicken fits the bill perfectly. Easy, delicious, and festive enough with the cranberries, and the white wine. Love it.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        November 06, 2019 at 7:44 pm

        I often make a "turkey-alternative" for holiday dinners, like roast chicken or stuffed turkey breasts. This recipe would be ideal as well!

        Reply
    2. Jas @ All that's Jas

      November 06, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and festive looking dish! I can't wait to try it. 🙂

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        November 06, 2019 at 7:41 pm

        Thanks Jas!

        Reply
    3. Adrianne

      November 06, 2019 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      This chicken dish looks so good! I love the combination of the cranberry and rosemary, I bet it smells great when it is cooking. Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        November 06, 2019 at 7:41 pm

        Thanks Adrianne!
        It's a favourite of ours--tasty and easy!

        Reply
    4. Sara Welch

      November 06, 2019 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious dish and perfect for the holidays! Looking forward to enjoying this, indeed!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        November 06, 2019 at 7:40 pm

        Thanks Sara!

        Reply
    5. Jamie

      November 06, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      The combination of cranberries, rosemary, and maple syrup is so delicious! Everyone loved it!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        November 06, 2019 at 7:39 pm

        That's great to hear, Jamie! Thanks for letting me know you liked it.

        Reply

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