Cranberry Chicken
Cranberry Chicken is a delightful dish that marries tender, juicy chicken breasts with a sweet-tart cranberry glaze. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, ensuring you impress guests without the stress of complicated cooking. Each bite offers an explosion of flavor that will leave taste buds dancing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix together cranberry sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce over them, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Marinate the chicken for at least an hour for enhanced flavor; overnight is ideal. - For a fruity twist, substitute cranberry sauce with apricot or orange marmalade. - Pair with roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a complete meal.