Ingredients (4–6 servings)
Chicken & Marinade
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4–6 chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless; or 4 chicken breasts)
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3 tbsp olive oil
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3 tbsp honey
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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3 cloves garlic, minced
Cranberry Chicken Bake -
1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp cinnamon (optional but amazing with cranberries)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
Vegetables
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2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
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1 medium sweet potato, peeled & cubed
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2 cups butternut squash cubes
Chicken recipe ingredients -
2 carrots, sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & pepper
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½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Cranberries & Toppings
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1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
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½ cup crumbled feta
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½ cup walnuts, lightly toasted
Roasted brussels sprouts -
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Cranberry–Honey Glaze
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½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries
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3 tbsp honey
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2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice)
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¼ cup water
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
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In a bowl, whisk together:
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Olive oil
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Honey
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Lemon juice
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Dijon mustard
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Garlic
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Oregano
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Paprika
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Cinnamon (optional)
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Salt & pepper
Vegetable chopping guide
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Add the chicken and coat well.
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Marinate at least 20 minutes (or up to overnight for deeper flavor).
2. Prepare the Vegetables
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Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
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On a large baking tray, add:
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Brussels sprouts
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Sweet potato
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Butternut squash
Chicken recipe ingredients -
Carrots
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Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
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Toss well to coat.
3. Add Chicken & Cranberries
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Place the marinated chicken pieces on top of the vegetables.
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Scatter 1 cup cranberries around the tray.
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Pour any extra marinade over everything.
4. Roast
Bake for 35–45 minutes, depending on chicken type:
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Boneless thighs: 35–40 minutes
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Bone-in thighs: 40–45 minutes
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Breasts: 30–35 minutes
Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for caramelization.
5. Make the Cranberry–Honey Glaze
While the bake is roasting:
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In a small saucepan, add:
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Cranberries
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Honey
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Balsamic vinegar
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Water
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Pinch of salt
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Simmer for 6–8 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
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Mash lightly if you want a smoother glaze.
6. Finish the Dish
Remove the tray from the oven and top with:
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Crumbled feta
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Toasted walnuts
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Fresh parsley
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Drizzle of cranberry–honey glaze
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve With
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Mediterranean couscous
Chicken recipe ingredients -
Lemon orzo
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Herbed quinoa
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Greek yogurt on the side
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A green salad
