One Pan Honey Cranberry Chicken (Print)
Juicy glazed chicken roasted with potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and vegetables in a tangy honey-cranberry glaze.
# What You Need:
→ 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 It:
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 prepared 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, and carrots on the remaining side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss vegetables to coat evenly.
05 - Spoon half of the honey cranberry glaze over the chicken breasts, spreading it evenly across the surface. Reserve remaining glaze for later use.
06 - Bake for 20 minutes until chicken begins to cook through and vegetables start to soften.
07 - Remove baking sheet from oven. Brush or spoon remaining glaze over chicken. Toss vegetables gently 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. Garnish with additional fresh thyme leaves if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The glaze becomes sticky and caramelized while the veggies roast to golden perfection
- Everything cooks on one sheet pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
02 -
- The glaze can burn if left too long under the broiler so keep an eye on things
- Cranberries vary in sweetness so taste your glaze before adding it to the chicken
03 -
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving so the juices redistribute
- Extra fresh thyme on top makes it look fancy with zero effort