Description
This Cranberry Balsamic Chicken features tender chicken breasts glazed with a tangy, sweet-savory sauce made from fresh cranberries and balsamic vinegar, perfect for a festive holiday meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
Glaze
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp thyme
Instructions
- Sear Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side, ensuring they are cooked through but still juicy.
- Prepare Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic powder, and thyme until well combined to create a flavorful glaze base.
- Simmer Cranberries and Sauce: Add the fresh cranberries and the prepared sauce into the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
- Coat Chicken with Glaze: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the cranberry balsamic glaze over them, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors and become nicely coated before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for holiday meals, adding a festive tangy twist to your dinner.
- Use fresh cranberries for best flavor; frozen can be substituted if fresh are unavailable.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Can be garnished with fresh thyme or parsley for extra presentation appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
