Juicy chicken thighs with olive oil, cranberries, and root vegetables roasted together for a simple festive dish.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Vegetables & Fruit
05 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
07 - 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
08 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
→ Aromatics & Herbs
09 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
12 - Zest of 1 orange
13 - Juice of 1 orange
→ Optional Garnish
14 - Additional fresh herbs
15 - Orange slices
# How to Make:
01 - Set the oven to 425°F.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs with olive oil, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and orange zest, tossing to coat evenly.
03 - Arrange red onion wedges, sliced carrots, and halved baby potatoes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or roasting dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
04 - Place the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up among the vegetables on the baking sheet.
05 - Scatter fresh or frozen cranberries over the pan, then drizzle with fresh orange juice.
06 - Roast in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until the chicken skin is golden, juices run clear with an internal temperature of 165°F, and vegetables are tender.
07 - If desired, broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to achieve extra crispy skin.
08 - Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before garnish with additional fresh herbs and orange slices, then serve.
