🧾 Ingredients

🍗 For the Chicken

• 4 boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder

🍒 For the Honey Cranberry Sauce

• 1 cup cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional but recommended)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)

🌿 Optional Garnish

• Fresh parsley
• Orange zest (for extra freshness)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 🔥 Preheat Oven

• Preheat to 180°C (350°F)
• Lightly grease a baking dish

2. 🍗 Season Chicken

• Pat chicken dry
• Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder

3. 🍯 Make the Sauce

In a bowl, mix:

• Cranberry sauce
• Honey
• Soy sauce
• Mustard
• Garlic
• Lemon juice
• Chili flakes

👉 Taste and adjust: sweeter (add honey) or tangier (add lemon)

4. 🥘 Assemble

• Place chicken in baking dish
• Pour sauce evenly over chicken
• Turn pieces to coat well

5. 🔥 Bake

• Bake 30–40 minutes
• Baste once halfway through for extra flavor

👉 Chicken is done when internal temp = 75°C (165°F)

6. 🌟 Finish

• Spoon extra sauce over chicken
• Garnish with parsley or orange zest

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• With steamed rice or mashed potatoes
• Alongside roasted vegetables
• With buttered noodles or quinoa

🥗 Nutrition (Approx per serving – 4 servings)

• Calories: ~300–350 kcal
• Protein: ~28g
• Carbs: ~20g
• Fat: ~10g
• Sugar: ~15g

 Pro Tips

✔ Use chicken thighs for juicier results
✔ Don’t skip basting → keeps chicken moist
✔ Add orange juice for a citrus twist
✔ Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving

❓ Q&A (Common Questions)

❓ Can I use fresh cranberries?

✔ Yes:

• Cook with sugar + water first to make sauce

❓ Can I make it ahead?

✔ Yes:

• Marinate chicken in sauce overnight
• Bake when ready

❓ Can I cook on stovetop?

✔ Yes:

• Sear chicken first
• Add sauce and simmer covered

❓ Why is my chicken dry?

👉 Overcooked
✔ Use thermometer or reduce bake time

❓ Can I make it spicy?

✔ Add:

• Chili flakes
• Hot sauce
• Fresh green chilies

❓ Can I freeze it?

✔ Yes:

• Freeze cooked chicken up to 2 months
• Reheat gently with extra sauce

❓ How to make it healthier?

• Use less honey
• Choose low-sugar cranberry sauce
• Use skinless chicken breast