Holiday Cranberry Chicken Bake
This dish combines chicken with a sweet and tangy cranberry glaze, creating a delicious meal for the holidays.
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 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
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Thin orange slices or zest curls
- Extra whole cranberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the chicken with salt, pepper, olive oil, and minced garlic. Arrange the chicken in a single layer.
- In a mixing bowl, mix cranberries, orange juice, honey or maple syrup, salt, rosemary, orange zest, and minced garlic to create the glaze.
- Pour the cranberry glaze over the chicken.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, thin orange slices, or extra cranberries before serving.
Notes
You can use either honey or maple syrup for the glaze. Fresh cranberries are preferred for the best flavor.