Cranberry Glazed Chicken: Easy Recipe for a Festive Dinner
Deliciously juicy cranberry glazed chicken, perfect for a festive dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, combine cranberry juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with water and add to the sauce, stirring continuously until thickened.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the cranberry sauce over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve the chicken with extra sauce if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with rice or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg