Roasted Balsamic Chicken with Cranberries

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Boneless chicken thighs become tender and succulent after marinating in a simple balsamic vinaigrette, and roasting them with red onions and cranberries creates the most delicious savory, sweet-tart flavor combination. Even better, once the chicken has marinated, it comes together in about 30 minutes. Plan ahead: To get dinner on the table quickly, marinate the chicken the night before so it will be ready to go the next day. Serve with baked or mashed potatoes, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes or Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower.

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1⁄4 cup Natural Grocers® Brand Organic Balsamic Vinegar
1⁄4 cup Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
1 tablespoon Natural Grocers Brand Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
2 teaspoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Grade A Dark Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Real Salt
1⁄2 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Black Pepper
  1-1¼ pounds boneless, skinless, chicken thighs
1 medium organic red onion, thinly sliced
1⁄2 cup frozen cranberries

1. Combine the balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt and pepper in a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine.

2. Add chicken thighs to the marinade and stir to ensure all thighs are coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes, up to overnight (the flavor is best if left overnight).

3. Preheat the oven to 425ᵒ F.

4. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the pan with oil. When hot, add the chicken thighs and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Add the onion slices in an even layer around the chicken and pour the leftover marinade over the top. Sprinkle the cranberries on top of the onion slices and place in the oven to roast for approximately 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked (the thickest part of the thigh should read 165ᵒ F on a meat thermometer).

5. Serve while hot.

per one serving

Calories Carbohydrates Protein Fat Fiber
287 kcal 9 g 22 g 18 g 0 g

Recommended Beverage: Wine

Recommended Style: Pinot Noir

Recommended Brand: Frey Vineyards