Cranberry Balsamic Chicken – Easy Recipes One-Pan Dinner
This cranberry balsamic chicken is an easy recipes favorite! Made in one pan with rich balsamic glaze and juicy chicken thighs, it's perfect for dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or thyme
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot or cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons water (if using starch)
- Fresh rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and dried rosemary.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until golden.
- Flip chicken and add cranberries and sliced red onion to the pan.
- Pour the balsamic mixture over the chicken and transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked (165°F internal temp).
- Optional: To thicken sauce, remove chicken and stir in a slurry made with arrowroot and water over low heat until thickened.
- Spoon sauce over chicken, garnish with fresh rosemary, and serve hot.