Description
Cranberry roast beef brings a delightful twist to your Sunday dinner, combining tangy fruit with rich, tender meat that melts in your mouth. Grab your favorite roasting pan and get ready to impress your family with this simple yet sophisticated main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Poultry:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Flavoring Agents:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Liquid and Sweeteners:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup chicken broth
Seasoning:
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat 6 chicken thighs with paper towels until completely dry. Generously sprinkle each thigh with ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of paprika.
- Whisk together ½ cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and ½ cup chicken broth in a medium mixing bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place chicken skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until the skin turns deep golden brown.
- Flip chicken pieces and pour prepared sauce evenly across the skillet. Scatter 1 cup whole cranberries and 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary over the chicken.
- Transfer skillet directly into a preheated 400°F oven. Roast for 25-30 minutes, using a basting brush to coat chicken with sauce twice during cooking.
- Remove skillet from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Arrange optional orange slices and extra cranberries around the chicken before serving warm.
Notes
- Swap chicken for beef roast to create a hearty winter meal with the same bright cranberry flavor.
- Use fresh cranberries when in season for the most vibrant taste and texture, but frozen work perfectly too.
- Let the meat rest after cooking to help juices redistribute, ensuring each slice stays tender and succulent.
- If watching sugar intake, replace honey with a sugar-free maple syrup alternative that maintains the sweet-tangy profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 36-40 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg