One Pan Honey Cranberry Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken breasts glazed with honey cranberry sauce, roasted with seasonal vegetables on a single pan for an effortless dinner.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Honey Cranberry Glaze
04 - 1/3 cup honey
05 - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
06 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
→ Vegetables
10 - 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
11 - 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
12 - 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
13 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Place chicken breasts on one side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, cranberries, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and thyme until well combined.
04 - Arrange potatoes, Brussels sprouts, red onion wedges, and carrots on the other side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
05 - Spoon half of the honey cranberry glaze over the chicken breasts, spreading evenly to coat. Reserve the remaining glaze for later.
06 - Bake for 20 minutes until chicken begins to cook through and vegetables start to soften.
07 - Remove from oven and brush or spoon the remaining glaze over the chicken. Toss vegetables for even browning. Return to oven and bake an additional 15 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender and golden.
08 - Serve chicken and vegetables hot, garnished with extra fresh thyme if desired.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks on one sheet pan so you can spend more time catching up with family instead of scrubbing pots
- The honey cranberry glaze creates this gorgeous sticky coating that tastes way more impressive than the minimal effort requires
02 -
- Do not skip lining your baking sheet unless you enjoy spending your evening scrubbing hardened honey off metal
- The glaze will burn if left too close to the heating element so position your oven rack in the center
03 -
- Pound the chicken to even thickness so nothing dries out while you wait for the thickest part to cook
- Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning or the glaze will slide right off