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Orange Cranberry Chicken Skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsps ghee unrefined coconut oil, or avocado oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs. chicken thighs bone in and skin on
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves minced
  • 2 fresh sprigs rosemary
  • 1/2 cup chicken bone broth or stock
  • 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp five spice blend
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch Arrowroot powder, or gluten free flour
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, about 1/4 teaspoon each

Instructions

  • Season your chicken thighs with sea salt and pepper on both sides, and rub it in with your clean hands.
  • In a large skillet, Dutch oven, or cast iron, melt ghee or oil over medium high heat.
  • Add in the chicken and sear on both sides until beautifully golden, but not entirely cooked. Set chicken aside on a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • In that same skillet sauté your onion for about 3 minutes until it starts to brown.
  • Stir in garlic and rosemary, and cook for a minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth and stir in any brown bits from the bottom of the pan while simmering.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk orange juice, five spice blend and corn starch/gluten free flour together.
  • Once the broth has reduced a bit, pour in your orange juice mixture and whisk to incorporate.
  • Return chicken to the pan, reduce the heat and continue to simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened, maybe 5 minutes or so.
  • Stir in the cranberries and simmer for a couple of minutes more, just until beginning to burst.
  • Serve with cooked brown rice or quinoa, and spoon plenty of the sauce over each serving.