Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delightful and easy recipe for a comforting dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the tartness of cranberries, creating a perfect flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the mixture over them.
- Add cranberries around the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey mixture for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with rice or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake, Comfort Food, Easy Chicken Bake