The Plight of the Food Blogger
And it means calling every Kroger within a 25-mile radius in August looking for the ones who’d somehow, possibly have fresh cranberries. Because, while I love a good paleo pumpkin spice latte and I’m mad about peppermint chocolate truffles, it’s cranberries that really call me. Thing is, though, they don’t really call me back until early October. They’re beautifully seasonal and thrive in conditions that are not too easy to transplant. That means I have to summon some actual patience when it comes to the tart, jewel-colored berries. And while waiting so patiently (translation: not patiently at all), I found myself enrapt with the variations of the berry that are available all year long.
…And Why This Recipe’s Worth It.
See, there’s something to me about cranberry juice and dried cranberries that the fresh fruit simple can’t rival. A richness that the young, plump fruit lacks in favor of brightness and tartness. So when I was working on quick and simple dinner recipes for the fall, I absolutely had to include dried cranberries and cranberry juice for a seasonal flavor that’s so easy to love.I mentally paired up my ingredients. Apples for a mild sweetness. Rosemary to perfume the dish with a heady, woody aroma. I based the recipe on my beloved bacon mushroom chicken thighs, and what resulted made everyone into instant fans.Yep, these paleo cranberry apple chicken thighs are quick and easy, tender with beautifully crispy skin. Slightly and naturally sweet with a touch of tart, grounded with woody rosemary. Like my creamy Whole30 bacon mushroom chicken thighs, they’re easy enough for a weeknight dinner but elegant enough for company. You might just make them all fall long.
More Whole30 Chicken Recipes You Need in Your Life
Whole30 Chicken Tenders (Paleo, Low Carb, Gluten Free)Creamy Whole30 Tuscan Chicken with Artichokes (Paleo)Whole30 Everything Bagel Chicken and Scallion “Cream Cheese” SauceChick-Fil-A Style Whole30 Chicken Nuggets RecipeWhole30 Marry Me Chicken (Paleo, Dairy Free)
