Description
Cranberry Chicken is a delicious fusion of sweet and savory that elevates any meal. With tender chicken breasts enveloped in a tangy cranberry sauce, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, Cranberry Chicken promises to impress your family and friends while adding vibrant flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and thyme until well combined.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the baking dish and pour the cranberry sauce mixture over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot with rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg