Usher in the winter with this heartwarming, yummy cranberry chicken. A simple one-pan dish with fresh rosemary and a maple glaze, it is definitely festive.
Prep Time 10minutes
Cook Time 35minutes
Total Time 45minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
Cranberry Rosemary Marinade
3/4cupfresh cranberries
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
2tablespoonslow sodium soy sauce
2tablespoonsmaple syrup
4clovesgarlicminced
1teaspoonfresh rosemary leaves
1/4cuplow sodium chicken broth(can substitute for dry white wine)
Chicken
6chicken breasts
1tablespoonolive oil (or avocado oil)
sprinkle of salt
3/4cupfresh cranberries
4sprigs of fresh rosemary plus more for garnishif you want to get fancy!
Instructions
Combine all marinade ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray and add chicken breasts to the dish. Pour marinade over, spreading to coat chicken evenly on both sides.
Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of fresh cranberries and 4 sprigs of rosemary around chicken breasts and cover the baking dish with foil.
Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven and discard foil. Bake uncovered for 15 more minutes or until internal temp reaches 165ºF.
When ready to serve spoon cranberries and sauce on top of chicken and serve immediately.