Description
Cranberry Chicken is a deliciously simple dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a tangy-sweet cranberry sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. This easy recipe delivers an explosion of flavor in every bite and adds a vibrant touch to your dinner table. With minimal preparation time, you can focus on enjoying the company of your loved ones while savoring this mouthwatering meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the cranberry mixture over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot, drizzling any remaining sauce from the pan over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg