Cranberry Glazed Roasted Chicken Breast: A Flavorful Delight
A flavorful and juicy cranberry glazed roasted chicken breast recipe perfect for holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1h 05m
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 whole chicken breast (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt + pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup cranberries
- 120g orange juice
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp orange zest
- Baby potatoes, halved
- Rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Rub chicken with oil and seasonings.
- Cook cranberries, orange juice, honey, balsamic, and zest until thickened.
- Place potatoes and rosemary around chicken. Pour half the glaze over top. Cover with foil. Roast 25 minutes.
- Uncover, baste with remaining glaze, roast 20–25 more minutes until 165°F (74°C).
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use skin-on chicken for best flavor
- Add more honey for a sweeter glaze
- Let the chicken rest to stay juicy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g