Cranberry pecan chicken is the perfect festive dish!
Cranberry pecan chicken is the perfect festive dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, beautifully caramelized.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
- Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- In a bowl, whisk honey, balsamic vinegar, garlic, Dijon, and chicken broth.
- Add cranberries around the chicken and pour glaze over everything.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and glaze thickens.
- Toast pecans in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove chicken from oven. Spoon glaze over top, sprinkle with toasted pecans and crumbled cheese.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving
- If glaze is thin, simmer on stovetop 2–3 extra minutes
- Swap honey for maple syrup for deeper flavor
- Add orange zest for a citrus twist
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 42 g