One Pan Honey Cranberry Chicken (Print Version)
Tender chicken breasts with sweet honey cranberry glaze, roasted with baby potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and colorful vegetables.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Honey Cranberry Glaze
04 - 1/3 cup honey
05 - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
06 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 2 cloves garlic minced
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
→ Vegetables
10 - 2 cups baby potatoes halved
11 - 2 cups Brussels sprouts halved
12 - 1 large red onion cut into wedges
13 - 2 medium carrots sliced
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
15 - Salt and black pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Place chicken breasts on one side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, cranberries, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and thyme until well combined.
04 - Arrange potatoes, Brussels sprouts, red onion, and carrots on the other side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
05 - Spoon half of the honey cranberry glaze over the chicken breasts, spreading evenly to coat. Reserve remaining glaze for later.
06 - Bake for 20 minutes until chicken begins to cook through and vegetables start to soften.
07 - Remove from oven and gently brush or spoon remaining glaze over chicken. Toss vegetables for even cooking.
08 - Return to oven and bake 15 additional minutes, until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender and golden brown.
09 - Serve chicken and vegetables hot, garnished with additional fresh thyme if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The tart cranberries and honey create this incredible sweet and tangy glaze that makes basic chicken taste restaurant special
- Everything cooks on one sheet pan so you get maximum flavor with practically zero cleanup
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- The glaze can burn quickly if your oven runs hot so keep an eye on things during those last 15 minutes
- Letting the chicken rest for a few minutes before cutting keeps all those juices inside where they belong
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- Pat your chicken dry before seasoning so the glaze sticks better instead of sliding off
- If using frozen cranberries, add them frozen to the glaze and theyll burst perfectly while roasting