Chicken Breasts with Spiced Cranberry Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful recipe for Chicken Breasts with Spiced Cranberry Sauce—a perfect combination of savory and sweet with a touch of holiday-inspired warmth. Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are smothered in a luscious cranberry sauce made from fresh or frozen cranberries, zesty orange juice, and rich maple syrup. Infused with aromatic ground cinnamon and allspice, this dish boasts a balance of tart and comforting flavors that will instantly win over your taste buds. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's a simple yet elegant meal ideal for a festive gathering or an everyday treat. Garnish with sprigs of fresh rosemary for a pop of color and an herbal finish that takes this dish to the next level. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a dinner that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cups Fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup Orange juice
- 1 quarter cup Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground allspice
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, sear the chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside, keeping warm.
Step 3
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add butter. Allow it to melt and bubble slightly, then add the cranberries, orange juice, and maple syrup.
Step 4
Stir the cranberry mixture and sprinkle in the ground cinnamon and allspice. Simmer the sauce for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to soften and break down, and the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken to coat and heat everything together for 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Serve the chicken breasts warm, topped with the spiced cranberry sauce. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1472.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2105.0 |
| Total Fat 78.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 634.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2887.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 129.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 89.1g | |
| Protein 217.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 152.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 824.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories