Description
Cranberry Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, infused with garlic and herbs. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, offering vibrant flavors and an inviting aroma that will impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cranberry sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard; stir until well blended.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce over it, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot, drizzling any remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 75mg