Description
Tender chicken bathed in a luscious, tangy cranberry glaze that enhances the natural juiciness, perfect for any meal occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds chicken tenderloins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken tenderloins with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken tenderloins for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
- In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and honey.
- Place the seared chicken in a baking dish and pour the cranberry glaze over it.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the glaze ingredients for an hour before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg