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Cranberry Glazed Chicken with Carrots & Sweet Potatoes

Cranberry Glazed Chicken with Carrots & Sweet Potatoes

Cranberry Glazed Chicken with Carrots & Sweet Potatoes combines tender chicken with a sweet-tart glaze and vibrant roasted vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 295

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • ? cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ? teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • large bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine carrots and sweet potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, honey (or maple syrup), balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Cook until cranberries burst into a glaze.
  4. Pat chicken breasts dry and rub with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on the baking sheet with vegetables.
  5. Brush cranberry glaze onto chicken breasts and reserve some for later.
  6. Roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165?F (74?C) and vegetables are tender.
  7. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with reserved glaze and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 21gFat: 9gSodium: 270mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12g

Notes

This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and can easily be adapted with different vegetables such as green beans or butternut squash.

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