Balsamic Cranberry Chicken Recipe

An easy and impressive dinner, perfect for the holidays. This one-pan recipe can be prepared ahead of time, making it both convenient and delicious. The chicken is pan-seared until golden, then braised in a flavorful sauce made with rosemary, maple syrup and juicy cranberries, creating a hearty dish.
RECIPE TIPS: https://www.servingdumplings.com/recipe/cranberry-balsamic-chicken/

Ingredients
▢8 chicken thighs – bone-in/skin-on
▢1 tsp salt
▢1 tsp black pepper
▢1 tsp sweet paprika
▢1 tsp garlic powder
▢½ tbsp olive oil
▢1 tbsp unsalted butter
▢4 garlic cloves
▢½ tsp dried rosemary – or thyme
▢3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
▢2 tbsp maple syrup – more to taste
▢¼ cup chicken broth
▢½ cup fresh cranberries
▢fresh rosemary – for garnish, optional

Instructions
1.Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C.
2.Get your prep done before you start cooking: Combine chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Mince the garlic cloves.
3.Heat oil and butter over medium in an ovenproof skillet or pan. Add chicken thighs skin-side down. Cook for 10 minutes. Turn and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from skillet. Discard excess grease, if needed.
4.Reduce heat to low, add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add rosemary, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar and chicken broth. Bring to boil and simmer for 1 minute while scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
5.Stir in cranberries, then return the chicken together with its released juices to the skillet.
6.Transfer to the oven and bake uncovered for about 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 160°C/320°F. Bake for 20 minutes more or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
7.Taste the sauce and adjust the maple syrup or salt. Garnish with fresh rosemary. Enjoy!