Description
Cranberry Chicken is a delightful dish that combines the sweet-tart flavor of cranberries with juicy, savory chicken. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, filling your home with irresistible aromas. Each bite offers a delicious balance of flavors, sure to impress your family and friends while making mealtime a memorable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and pour sauce over the top, ensuring even coverage. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce from the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (4 oz)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg