Description
A savory and slightly sweet skillet dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked with fresh cranberries and a spicy honey glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in cranberries, honey, and hot sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes until cranberries begin to burst and sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the hot honey cranberry sauce over the top. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.