Holiday Chicken with Cranberry and Orange

Name: Holiday Chicken with Cranberry and Orange
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, (about 6 thighs); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, (for seasoning); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, (minced); 3 cloves garlic, (minced); 1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries, (plus a small handful for garnish if desired); 2-3 oranges — you’ll need ⅓ cup juice, half-moon slices from ½ orange, (plus a little finely grated zest for optional garnish); ½ cup chicken stock; ¼ cup pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, (plus additional sprigs for garnish); 2 tablespoons orange liqueur, (optional, such as Grand Marnier or Triple Sec)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:35min

Juicy, crispy chicken thighs are baked in a festive cranberry-orange pan sauce with maple syrup, fresh ginger, garlic, and thyme. This colorful one-skillet dinner is simple enough for a cozy winter meal yet special enough for the holiday table.

Updated at: Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:40:00 GMT