One Pan Honey Cranberry Chicken (Printable View)
Tender honey-cranberry glazed chicken roasted with baby potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and carrots on a single sheet pan.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
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 other side of the baking sheet. Drizzle vegetables 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 evenly to coat the top surface. Reserve remaining glaze for later.
06 - Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and gently brush or spoon the remaining glaze over the chicken. Toss vegetables for even browning.
07 - Return to oven and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender and golden brown.
08 - Serve chicken and vegetables hot, garnished with additional fresh thyme if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The honey cranberry glaze creates this incredible sweet and tangy balance that makes weeknight dinners feel fancy
- Everything roasts together on one pan so you get maximum flavor with practically zero cleanup
02 -
- That glaze will bubble and caramelizie in the oven, which is exactly what you want, but keep an eye on it during the last few minutes so it doesn't burn
- The cranberries will burst and release their juices, creating those delicious sticky pools of flavor on the pan
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to help it get better color and crispier edges
- Spread vegetables in an even layer so they roast instead of steam