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Cranberry Glazed Chicken with Carrots & Sweet Potatoes

Cranberry Glazed Chicken with Carrots & Sweet Potatoes

Delicious Cranberry Glazed Chicken with Carrots & Sweet Potatoes makes for a perfect dinner with vibrant flavors and simple ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 295

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cranberry Glaze
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
Garnish
  • fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine carrots and sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, honey (or maple syrup), balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Cook until cranberries burst into a glaze.
  4. Pat chicken breasts dry and rub with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on the baking sheet with vegetables.
  5. Brush cranberry glaze onto chicken breasts and reserve some for later.
  6. Roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are tender.
  7. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with reserved glaze and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 21gFat: 9gSodium: 270mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12g

Notes

Feel free to swap in different vegetables like broccoli or green beans, or try using orange juice instead of honey for a citrus twist. Fresh herbs can also add depth to your glaze.

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