Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Chicken Recipes Healthy Chicken Main Dish Recipes 5-Ingredient Chicken Recipes Cranberry-Balsamic Chicken Thighs 4.4 (5) 4 Reviews To round out this healthy chicken dinner recipe, put some farro on to cook before you start cooking the chicken. Add some steamed broccoli and serve with a glass of pinot noir. By Carolyn Malcoun Carolyn Malcoun Instagram Twitter As EatingWell's food editor, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 8, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds) ½ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 ½ cups cranberries, thawed if frozen ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus more for garnish Directions Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, reduce heat to medium and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Remove all but 1 tablespoon fat from the pan. Turn the chicken over and add cranberries, vinegar, honey and thyme to the pan. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part without touching bone reaches 165 degrees F, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Increase heat to high, add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook uncovered, stirring, until the sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Serve the chicken with the sauce. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 317 Calories 18g Fat 16g Carbs 23g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 thigh & 3 Tbsp. sauce Calories 317 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 16g 6% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 13g Added Sugars 9g 18% Protein 23g 45% Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 4g 22% Cholesterol 80mg 27% Vitamin A 178IU 4% Vitamin C 6mg 6% Folate 6mcg 2% Sodium 364mg 16% Calcium 20mg 2% Iron 2mg 9% Magnesium 23mg 6% Potassium 219mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved