One Pan Honey Cranberry Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken with tangy honey cranberry glaze roasted with seasonal vegetables for an easy, colorful meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Salt and freshly ground 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 freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
02 - Arrange chicken breasts on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, cranberries, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and thyme until well combined.
04 - Arrange potatoes, Brussels sprouts, red onion wedges, 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 to cover the surface. Reserve the remaining glaze for later use.
06 - Bake for 20 minutes until the chicken begins to cook through and vegetables start to soften.
07 - Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Brush or spoon the reserved glaze over the chicken. Toss vegetables gently for even browning. Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender and golden.
08 - Transfer chicken and vegetables to a serving platter. Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh thyme if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey cranberry glaze creates this gorgeous sticky coating that makes everything taste restaurant special
  • Cleanup takes literally two minutes since everything roasts on one pan
  • The vegetables become sweet and tender while soaking up all those delicious juices
02 -
  • The glaze can burn if left under the broiler, so stick to regular roasting for best results
  • Patting the chicken dry before seasoning helps the glaze adhere better and creates nicer browning
03 -
  • Cut all vegetables to similar sizes so they finish roasting at the same time
  • If the glaze thickens too much in the oven, add a splash of water to loosen it up

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