Cranberry Balsamic Chicken
This Cranberry Balsamic Chicken is super simple to make and full of flavor. The delicious combination of the tangy balsamic with the sweet maple syrup and cranberries will make this chicken dish a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste*)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (plus more to taste*)
- 3-4 boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
- 1 1/2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Optional for serving: Goat cheese crumbles
- *Original recipe called for 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper but updated on 4/14/22 after retesting.
Instructions
- Whisk together oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Add chicken, Brussels sprouts, and cranberries to the marinade, and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover dish and store in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour.
- Bake uncovered at 375°F for 30 minutes (or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F or no longer has any pink inside). Taste and season with more salt and pepper as desired. Top with goat cheese crumbles, if desired.
Notes/Tips
- If you don't want Brussels Sprouts, consider making a side dish or Roasted Vegetables instead.
- Chicken thighs would also work.
- We don't suggest freezing this one. It turned out too soggy in our tests.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 629 kcal (31%) | Carbohydrates: 43 g (14%) | Protein: 18 g (36%) | Fat: 44 g (68%) | Cholesterol: 81 mg (27%) | Sodium: 674 mg (29%) | Fiber: 3 g (13%) | Sugar: 35 g (39%)
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