This month’s recipe is the perfect blend of comfort and gourmet, making it suitable for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a special celebration. The cranberries add a festive touch, turning this meal into a culinary masterpiece. Whether you’re a food enthusiast or simply looking for an indulgent, homestyle feast, this chicken and potato creation is ready to satisfy your every craving.
This month’s recipe is the perfect blend of comfort and gourmet, making it suitable for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a special celebration. The cranberries add a festive touch, turning this meal into a culinary masterpiece. Whether you’re a food enthusiast or simply looking for an indulgent, homestyle feast, this chicken and potato creation is ready to satisfy your every craving.
Chicken is an excellent low-calorie, low-sodium, and low-fat source of protein. A 3-ounce serving of cooked boneless, skinless chicken or turkey breast has around 25 grams of protein, according to Food Smart. Chicken also provides iron, zinc, phosphorus, and B vitamins. You can find local poultry products at your grocery store from Colorado farms like Red Bird Farms. Find listings at coloradoproud.com or look for a winter farmers market location here.
This recipe also features potatoes, a versatile food highly popular worldwide. In addition to being fat-free and gluten-free, potatoes are also a great source of several nutrients, including vitamin B6, niacin, potassium, iron, and vitamin C (Food Smart). In fact, a single medium sized potato provides nearly half the daily adult requirement (100 mg) of vitamin C! Did you know Colorado exports the second highest amount of fresh potatoes in the United States (Colorado Potato Administrative Committee)?
Get ready to embark on a flavor packed adventure with our cranberry-infused chicken and potatoes. With every bite, you’ll experience the delightful harmony of ingredients that makes every meal memorable.
Recipe from Tieghan Gerard, Half Baked Harvest Blog | Follow Tieghan for more delicious recipes on Instagram at @halfbakedharvest.
Yield: 4 servings | Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 skin-on chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil divided into 4 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
- Zest + juice of 1/2 lemon
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 3 carrots, chopped into large chunks
- 1 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Rub the chicken with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, thyme, rosemary, garlic and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large, oven safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken, skin side down, and sear until golden, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook 5 minutes more. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- To the skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter, potatoes, carrots, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the wine or chicken broth, deglazing the pan and scraping up any browned bits off the bottom.
- Simmer the wine or broth for 5 minutes or until reduced slightly. Remove from the heat and nestle the chicken into the potatoes. Add lemon juice.
- In a small bowl, toss together cranberries, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle the cranberries over the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Plate the chicken and potatoes and drizzle with the sauce left in the pan.
- Enjoy!
If you would like to enjoy this meal with a Colorado wine, we suggest Alfred Eames Cellars’ Carmena. This 100% carmine varietal wine is deep crimson in color, and is dry with pepper, dark red fruit, chocolate, and slight herbaceous mint tones. For non-alcoholic alternatives, try Frankie’s Spicy Water with sparkling water flavors like strawberry jalapeno and pineapple jalapeno.
