Cranberry Feta Chicken Bake (Printable Version)
Tender chicken paired with cranberry, feta, and honey balsamic notes for a sweet and savory meal. #chicken #cranberry #feta #dinner #bake
# Ingredients:
→ Poultry
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2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds total)
→ Seasonings
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sauce
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1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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1/2 cup chicken broth
→ Finishing
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1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (plus more for serving)
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1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Place each chicken breast on a cutting board and slice horizontally to create two thinner cutlets from each, yielding four pieces.
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Pat chicken dry. Evenly season both sides of each cutlet with paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
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In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. When oil is shimmering, arrange chicken cutlets in the pan and sear 2 to 3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove skillet from heat. The chicken should not be fully cooked at this point.
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, and chicken broth until smooth. Pour the sauce evenly over the seared chicken in the skillet.
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Transfer the skillet, uncovered, to the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken registers an internal temperature of 165°F. Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the cutlets.
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Remove skillet from the oven. Immediately sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped rosemary over the chicken.
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Allow the chicken to rest in the skillet for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra feta and rosemary if desired.
# Notes:
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Slicing the chicken breasts into thinner cutlets ensures even cooking and faster baking time.