Description
A delicious and easy balsamic chicken recipe with cranberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add balsamic vinegar, honey, cranberries, thyme, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and transfer to the oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- If desired, stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter sauce, consider adding more honey.
- Serve over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg