Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake: The Best Easy Family Dinner Recipe
A delicious, easy-to-make family recipe featuring tender chicken baked with a sweet and tangy honey cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Pour the cranberry mixture over the chicken, coating well.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 1 hour before baking.
- Serve with rice or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey Cranberry Chicken, Family Dinner, Easy Recipe