Quick Skillet Maple Bourbon Chicken with Cranberry Pan Sauce
Quick Skillet Maple Bourbon Chicken with Cranberry Pan Sauce is a delightful dish that beautifully balances sweet and savory flavors. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and glazed in a rich bourbon sauce, complemented by tart cranberries. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, bringing warmth and joy to your dinner table in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse the chicken breasts and pat them dry. Mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for about 5-7 minutes on one side until golden brown.
- Mix maple syrup, bourbon, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- Add fresh cranberries, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C).
- Transfer the chicken to plates and drizzle with the cranberry pan sauce from the skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using spiced rum instead of bourbon or swapping cranberries for cherries. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.