Description
Indulge in this Cranberry Chicken recipe, where tender chicken meets a luscious sweet-tart cranberry sauce, elevated by garlic and fresh herbs. Perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests, this dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings warmth to any gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, your family will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet after flipping the chicken. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce and honey until smooth. Pour over the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg