Description
A hearty dish featuring marinated chicken with a tangy cranberry and honey sauce, topped with creamy feta for an elegant meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Marinate the chicken by whisking honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss cranberries in the mixture, coat the chicken, and place it in a baking dish.
- Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Add the crumbled feta in the last 5 minutes of baking until it is warm.
- Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
Don’t skip the marination step for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, cranberry, honey, dinner, feta cheese