Description
Cranberry Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly balances tender chicken breasts with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce. This easy recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor, making it ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Serve it alongside rice, potatoes, or a fresh salad for a satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix together cranberry sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and honey until well combined.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the cranberry sauce mixture over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot with drizzled sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg