Description
Balsamic Cranberry Chicken is a flavorful dish that perfectly balances the tangy sweetness of balsamic vinegar and cranberries with tender, juicy chicken. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, providing restaurant-quality results without the fuss. With its stunning presentation and mouthwatering aroma, this dish will surely impress your family and friends while filling your kitchen with delightful scents.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (low-sugar preferred)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by mincing garlic and patting chicken dry.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add balsamic vinegar and cranberry sauce to the skillet; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg