One Pan Honey Cranberry Chicken (Printable)
Juicy chicken glazed with honey-cranberry sauce, roasted with potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and vegetables for an easy one-pan dinner.
# What You'll 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
# Directions:
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 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, season with salt and pepper, and toss 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 from oven and brush or spoon the remaining glaze over the chicken. Toss vegetables if needed. 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, garnished with additional fresh thyme if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The glaze creates this sticky, caramelized magic that makes everything taste restaurant special
- Cleanup literally takes two minutes because everything cooks on one pan
- Even people who claim to hate Brussels sprouts end up asking for seconds
02 -
- Crowding the pan will steam everything instead of roasting, so use two pans if needed
- The glaze burns easily, so keep an eye on things during those last 10 minutes
03 -
- Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking for more even results
- Line your pan with parchment paper, not foil, for the easiest cleanup ever