Description
Apricot Cranberry Chicken is a delightful dish that harmoniously blends sweet apricots with tart cranberries, enveloping juicy chicken breasts in a luscious glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or special celebrations, this recipe is easy to prepare and will leave your guests craving more. The aromatic combination of flavors and vibrant colors makes it a standout meal on any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix apricot preserves, dried cranberries, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme or rosemary.
- Pour the mixture over the seared chicken in the skillet, ensuring even coverage.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 357
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 482mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 66mg