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Cranberry Chicken

Cranberry Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Cranberry Chicken combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory sauce that’s a hit at any table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts, this dish is easy to make and full of flavor. Serve it with your favorite sides for a delightful meal that everyone will love!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces Catalina Salad Dressing
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix
  • 15 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Mix 1 cup of Catalina dressing, 1 packet of dry onion soup mix, and 1 can of cranberry sauce in a large bowl. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture for later.
  2. Add the boneless skinless chicken thighs to the bowl with the sauce and coat evenly.
  3. Place the chicken thighs into the air fryer basket in an even layer without overlapping. Use a parchment or silicone liner for easier cleanup.
  4. Cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes then flip each of the thighs. Baste each one with more sauce and cook for another 10 minutes or until the internal temp reaches 165 degrees.
  5. Heat the reserved sauce in the microwave or on the stovetop and serve it with the thighs as extra sauce.

Notes

  • Oven-Baked Option: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. Combine sauce ingredients as listed above. Coat chicken with sauce, then pour chicken and all sauce (no need to reserve a cup) into the prepared 9×13 inch pan. Bake for 1 hour, uncovered, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.