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Holiday Cranberry Chicken Bake

Holiday Cranberry Chicken Bake

A festive and flavorful dish perfect for holiday gatherings, combining the tartness of cranberries with the savory taste of chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Use fresh for best results
  • 1 tsp Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil Extra virgin preferred
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic adds more flavor
Cranberry Glaze
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor
  • 125 ml orange juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • 60 ml honey or maple syrup Choose based on preferred sweetness
  • 0.5 tsp salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped Use ½ tsp dried if fresh is unavailable
  • 1 tsp grated orange zest Adds a citrusy aroma
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced Adds depth to the glaze

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a baking dish, place the chicken breasts and season with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour the cranberry glaze over the chicken and bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Notes

Serve with mixed greens or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.