Ingredients

For the Marinade:

1/3 cup cranberries

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp tamari sauce or gluten free soy sauce

2 tbsp maple syrup or 6-8 drops of liquid stevia 

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp black peppers

2 garlic cloves (or 1 tsp minced)

Chicken 

2.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts 

fresh thyme

1 TBSP dried Italian herbs 

1/3 cup cranberries 

1 tbsp each maple syrup (or 6 drops of liquid stevia) and balsamic vinegar mixed together to coat chicken during roasting

Instructions

1. Clean your chicken then place in a roasting or baking dish. Set aside.

2. Next prepare your marinade.

3. Blend all the ingredients listed in the Marinade in a food processor or blender until liquified and smooth.

4. Pour this over the chicken thighs, coating evenly.

5. Cover and place in fridge to marinade for 30 minutes or up to 24 hrs.

6. Once marinaded, preheat oven to 375F.

7. Remove chicken from fridge.

8. Add your extra 1/3 cup cranberries, thyme, and Italian herbs to the dish. Spread it out evenly on and around the chicken.

9. Bake  for 25 to 35 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

10. Enjoy!