Description
Enjoy a flavor-packed meal with tender chicken enveloped in a tangy-sweet balsamic cranberry sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the boneless chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the Skillet: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once shimmering, place the seasoned chicken breasts into the skillet.
- Sear Until Golden: Cook each side of the chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add Garlic and Create Sauce: Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant. Pour in the balsamic vinegar and cranberry sauce, stirring gently.
- Simmer Until Perfect: Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the sauce thickens.
- Serve with Style: Transfer to plates, drizzling remaining sauce over each piece of chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg