Description
A simple yet flavorful chicken dish infused with cranberries and balsamic vinegar, perfect for weeknight dinners and entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
- Optional: Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and drizzle olive oil in a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme or rosemary.
- Mix together the balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, and cranberries in a bowl.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the baking dish and pour the cranberry glaze over them.
- Bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve on a platter, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute honey with a sugar alternative. You can also use gluten-free balsamic vinegar for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg