Description
Cranberry Chicken is a tantalizing dish that marries tender chicken breasts with a tangy-sweet cranberry sauce, creating a flavor explosion that’s sure to impress. Perfect for family dinners or festive occasions, this easy-to-make recipe can be baked or grilled, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. Serve it alongside fluffy rice or roasted vegetables for a comforting meal that warms the heart and delights the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest before serving, drizzling extra sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg