Cranberry Apple Chicken
Cranberry Apple Chicken is a sweet and tangy one-skillet dinner with tender chicken, soft apples, and juicy cranberries in a delicious apple cider sauce! It is easy enough for a weeknight and pretty enough for a holiday meal.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 426kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, (about 2 large or 3 medium)
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Cranberry Apple Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 small Honeycrisp apples, peeled, diced
- 1 cup (100 g) fresh cranberries
- 1 cup (8 ounces / 240 g) apple cider
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- If the chicken breasts are thick, slice them in half horizontally to make thinner, even pieces.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Rub the mixture over both sides of the chicken.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate and loosely cover with foil.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apples, cranberries, apple cider, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
- Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender, the cranberries have burst, and the sauce has thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the cranberry apple topping over each piece. Let everything warm together for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 426kcal