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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking and season both sides with salt and pepper.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Serve the chicken breasts warm, topped with the spiced cranberry sauce. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2105 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.2 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.2 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 634 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 2887 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.9 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.1 g | ||
| Protein | 217.7 g | 435% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 824 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
