Cranberry Chicken
Cranberry Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious sweet and tangy cranberry sauce. Bursting with flavor, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll create a memorable meal in no time. Serve it alongside rice or roasted vegetables for a complete dining experience that will leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine cranberry sauce, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and dried thyme until well mixed.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce mixture over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Allow to rest before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg