Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake with Feta Cheese
A festive winter chicken dinner made with honey glaze, cranberries, and feta, perfect for Christmas or cozy nights in.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking dish
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and garlic to make the glaze.
- Arrange chicken in a baking dish, pour half of the glaze, and scatter cranberries around.
- Bake 20 minutes, add remaining glaze, and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Sprinkle feta cheese, bake briefly, then garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for the best texture.
- Let rest before cutting to keep juices intact.
- Pairs well with wild rice or roasted veggies.