Easy Cranberry Sauce Chicken
Cranberry Sauce Chicken is a flavorful dish combining tender chicken breasts with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce. Enhanced with garlic, herbs, and a hint of vinegar, it creates a vibrant, glossy coating that elevates the chicken, making it both visually appealing and deliciously aromatic.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Cutting board & knife
- Measuring spoons & cups
- Spoon or spatula
- Small bowl (optional, for mixing sauce ingredients)
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 14-ounce can whole-berry cranberry sauce
- ⅔ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear on both sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits for added flavor.
- Add cranberry sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and dried thyme. Mix well and let the sauce simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Cover and cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Place the chicken with a generous spoonful of the cranberry sauce over your favorite dish.
Notes
You can use Fresh parsley, basil, or chopped cilantro for garnish.