Description
Cranberry Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings together tender chicken breasts and a delightful sweet-tangy cranberry sauce, creating a flavor sensation perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner or looking for a quick weeknight meal, this recipe requires minimal prep time while delivering maximum taste. The vibrant colors and enticing aromas will make it the star of your dinner table, leaving everyone eager for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, placing them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chicken broth, and black pepper until well combined.
- Scatter fresh cranberries evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and cranberries.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (about 6 oz / 170g)
- Calories: 308
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg