Baked cranberry rosemary chicken.

We've got a festive recipe to warm you up just in time for Christmas. Our Baked Cranberry Rosemary Chicken is a true celebration of flavour. Succulent chicken thighs are baked to perfection with tangy cranberries and fragrant rosemary. It’s a simple yet impressive dish, perfect for a special meal.

Ingredients

For the cranberries: 

• 2 cups fresh cranberries 
• 1/3 cup brown sugar 
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 

For the chicken: 

• 6 chicken thighs 
• 6 garlic cloves – minced 
• 1 ½ tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (or 2 tsp dry rosemary) 
• 1 tsp paprika 
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 
• 1 lemon – juiced 
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 
• 1 large yellow onion – chopped 
• ½ cup low salt chicken stock or water 
• Salt and pepper 

How to make it:    

1. Prep the oven & ingredients: Preheat your oven to 200°C /180°C fan/ gas mark 6. In a small bowl, combine the cranberries, brown sugar, and 2 tbsp of white wine vinegar and set aside. 
2. Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry and season with the minced garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, and paprika.  
3. Marinate: In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, and white wine vinegar. Add the chicken and chopped onions and mix everything using clean hands. Leave to marinate for about 15 minutes. 
4. Combine: Place the marinated chicken and onions into a large baking dish, including any liquid from the marinade. Then add the chicken stock and the cranberry mixture. 
5. Bake and serve: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. Serve immediately, making sure to spoon some of the delicious sauce over each piece of chicken. 

Why your body will thank you: 

Your taste buds will thank you for the festive flavour of baked chicken and tart cranberries, which are also: 

• Antioxidant-rich: Cranberries are high in both polyphenols and carotenoids (a plant compound responsible for the bright colours of certain fruits and vegetables). They both act as antioxidants and may help to reduce the risk of breast cancer, especially when you eat a lot of them!   
• Lean protein: Chicken is a healthy source of lean protein,  a great alternative to red or processed meat, which could increase breast cancer risk. Protein is an important part of a balanced diet and is key to building and maintaining all types of body tissue, including muscle.  

Your turn: 

Make this Baked Cranberry Rosemary Chicken, snap a picture, and share it with us on social media @breastcanceruk. We love seeing your creations! 

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