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Cranberry Rosemary Chicken | cookingwithcassandra.com

Cranberry Chicken Recipe

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 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

Cranberry Rosemary Marinade

  • 3/4 cup fresh cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves
  • 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth (can substitute for dry white wine)

Chicken

  • 6 chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • sprinkle of salt
  • 3/4 cup fresh cranberries
  • 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary plus more for garnish if 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.