Description
Savory chicken cooked with a sweet-tart cranberry balsamic glaze. This dish is festive, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a holiday table centerpiece.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cranberry Balsamic Glaze:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Season chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- Make glaze: In the same skillet, add cranberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, and broth. Simmer 8–10 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce reduces.
- Finish dish: Stir in butter and rosemary. Return chicken to skillet, coating with sauce. Cook 5–7 minutes more until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and glaze thickens.
- Serve: Serve chicken topped with extra cranberry balsamic sauce.
Notes
- Pairs beautifully with wild rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- Can substitute dried cranberries (reduced to ½ cup) if fresh aren’t available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet / Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American, Holiday-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
