Description
A delightful combination of tender chicken breasts baked with a sweet and savory cranberry sauce, perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chicken broth, and black pepper until well combined. This will be your flavorful sauce.
- Scatter fresh cranberries evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and cranberries, ensuring every piece is coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches a safe 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 1 hour or overnight. If desired, add fresh herbs or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American/Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg