Description
Savor the delightful combination of tender chicken breasts simmered in a tangy-sweet balsamic sauce with vibrant cranberries, perfect for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in balsamic vinegar, honey, and chicken broth, scraping any flavorful bits off the bottom.
- Stir in cranberries into the sauce. Allow it to simmer for about three minutes until softened.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and let simmer for about ten minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Plate the chicken, drizzle with leftover sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg