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Holiday Cranberry Chicken Bake

Holiday Cranberry Chicken Bake

This dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a sweet and tangy cranberry glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

For the Cranberry Glaze

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • ½ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a baking dish, place the chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  • In a saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, honey or maple syrup, salt, rosemary, orange zest, and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat until cranberries burst and mixture thickens.
  • Pour the cranberry glaze over the chicken and bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Notes

Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, orange slices, or extra cranberries if desired.
Keyword Cranberry Chicken, Easy Chicken Bake, Holiday Chicken Recipe