Balsamic Cranberry Chicken Skillet
Tender, flavorful cranberry chicken with a bit of balsamic vinegar and brown sugar, ready in about 25 minutes. Easy yet elevated and so cozy!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar light or dark
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken lightly with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Place flour in a shallow bowl, and dredge each chicken breast through to coat lightly. Set aside.4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, kosher salt and black pepper, 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- Combine cranberries, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl. Stir well and set aside.1 and 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- In a cast-iron or other oven-safe skillet, warm olive oil over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add the chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, just until a golden crust develops. They should not be cooked all the way through. Remove pan from the heat.1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Pour the cranberry mixture over the chicken, including the sugar and juices at the bottom of the bowl.
- Transfer pan to the oven, and bake for 15-20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees) and the cranberries are tender and wrinkled. Serve with additional sprigs of herbs, if desired.
Notes
- Chicken breasts: For this recipe it's best to use the thicker chicken pieces typically sold simply as chicken breasts in the store. (I often recommend thin-sliced chicken for recipes that cook completely on the stovetop.) You can also use chicken thighs -- brown them the same way, but plan on a longer baking time.
- No oven safe skillet? Brown the chicken in any skillet you have, then transfer the pieces to a baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray, add the cranberries, and bake as directed.
- Nutrition information: The estimates provided here are just that, estimates; double check serving sizes and exact measurements with your own nutrition calculator if you are on a strict diet for any reason.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 377 kcal, Carbohydrates: 20 g, Protein: 49 g, Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g, Trans Fat: 0.03 g, Cholesterol: 145 mg, Sodium: 267 mg, Potassium: 910 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 9 g, Vitamin A: 189 IU, Vitamin C: 11 mg, Calcium: 37 mg, Iron: 2 mg
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