INGREDIENTS
4-5 chicken thighs or breasts with skin
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup cranberries
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic minced
1 large orange zested and juiced
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix all the marinade ingredients to a food processor and blend until all combined and you have a smooth mixture.
2. Add chicken to a large ziplock bag, container or deep dish pan. Pour the marinade over the chicken and marinate for 1 hour or better overnight.
3. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375F.
4. Add the chicken to a lightly greased roasting pan, a 8x8 inch pan is enough. Pour the marinade over the chicken.
5. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of cranberries to the pan, spread them evenly.
6. Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes. Mix one tablespoon of honey with one tablespoon of olive oil. Brush over the chicken.
7. Turn on the broiler and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the skin on the chicken is crispy. Watch it closely not to burn it.
8. Garnish with fresh orange zest and fresh cranberries.
9. You don't need the sauce, it can be discarded at this point. Serve the chicken topped with cranberry sauce.
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