Description
Cranberry Glazed Chicken with Carrots & Sweet Potatoes is the perfect dish to warm your home during the chilly fall and winter evenings. This vibrant recipe features tender chicken breasts glazed in a sweet-tart cranberry sauce, paired with roasted carrots and sweet potatoes for a comforting and nutritious meal. With its stunning colors and rich flavors, this dish is ideal for cozy dinners, family gatherings, or special occasions. Quick to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s a delightful way to impress guests while being simple enough for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss carrots and sweet potatoes in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on the baking sheet.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, honey (or maple syrup), balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard; cook for about 8–10 minutes until thickened.
- Season chicken breasts with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper; place on the baking sheet.
- Brush cranberry glaze over chicken; reserve some for serving.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with extra glaze drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables (250g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 235mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg