Description
One-Skillet Balsamic Cranberry Chicken is a delightful dish that effortlessly marries sweet and savory flavors. Imagine tender, golden-browned chicken bathed in a rich balsamic glaze, complemented by tart cranberries bursting with flavor. This easy-to-make, one-pan meal not only looks stunning but also makes weeknight dinners a breeze. Serve it over rice or greens for a satisfying dinner that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet.
- Add minced garlic and thyme to the skillet; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in balsamic vinegar and honey, scraping up any brown bits from the pan. Let it bubble for about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in cranberries and cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg