Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake: A Juicy Family Favorite Dinner
A delightful and juicy chicken dish baked with honey and cranberries, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, thyme, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the honey mixture over them.
- Add cranberries on top of the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the honey mixture.
- Serve with rice or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg