This Cranberry Chicken is an easy one-pan dish bursting with vibrant, wintery flavors. Juicy chicken thighs are simmered in a rich white wine sauce with tart cranberries, fragrant rosemary, and a touch of sweet maple syrup — a perfect harmony of savory and sweet.
It’s effortlessly elegant yet simple enough for busy weeknights. Plus, with a few easy swaps, you can make it paleo-friendly or Whole30-compliant. Whether you’re planning a cozy holiday dinner or a comforting weekday meal, this Rosemary Cranberry Chicken is sure to impress every time.
One-Pan Cranberry Rosemary Chicken
This Cranberry Chicken is an easy one-pan dish bursting with vibrant, wintery flavors. Juicy chicken thighs are simmered in a rich white wine sauce with tart cranberries, fragrant rosemary, and a touch of sweet maple syrup — a perfect harmony of savory and sweet.
Ingredients
For the Cranberry Rosemary Marinade:
- ⅓ cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves
- ¼ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
For the Chicken Thighs:
- 6 medium bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs approximately 3 pounds
- 1 tablespoon or avocado oil
- salt to taste
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon
Serving Suggestions (All Optional):
- sprigs of fresh rosemary
Instructions
Step-By-Step Instructions
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Notes
- Broil Time: All broilers are different, so your chicken thighs could need anywhere from 3 minutes to 10 minutes to crisp up like you want. Mine were ready in 5-7 minutes, but I have to move my baking dish around underneath the broiler every 3 minutes or so to ensure an even browning.
- Make it Whole30: Use coconut aminos instead of both the soy sauce and the maple syrup in the cranberry marinade. Use chicken broth instead of white wine. Omit the maple syrup that’s brushed onto the chicken thighs or replace it with olive oil.
- Make it Strict Paleo: Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce and chicken broth instead of white wine.
- Make it Keto: Use soy sauce instead of coconut aminos. Replace the maple syrup with a maple-flavored liquid keto sweetener. For strict keto, use chicken broth instead of white wine.
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