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lightly browned rosemary chicken topped with cranberries

Cranberry Rosemary Chicken

Cranberry Rosemary Chicken is a fun, flavorful dinner idea with holiday flair. This easy dinner recipe is quick enough to enjoy on a busy weeknight and even elegant enough for a Christmas Dinner Party. This recipe is Paleo, dairy free, gluten free, grain free with Whole 30 options.
4.41 from 186 votes
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Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, christmas, holiday
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 746kcal

Ingredients

Cranberry Rosemary Chicken

  • 3 Lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (4-6 breasts)
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Thrive Culinary Algae Oil
  • Salt/Pepper
  • 2 Cups Fresh Cranberries
  • 2 Large Sprigs Rosemary (remove stems, chop rosemary)

Sauce

  • 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons Thrive Culinary Algae Oil
  • 1/3 Cup White Wine
  • 2 Garlic Cloves (grated)
  • Salt/Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF
  • Grease bottom of 9x13 dish. Heat 2-3 Tablespoons oil in frying pan over high heat. Brown chicken breasts and transfer to roasting dish.
  • Salt and pepper chicken. Add cranberries and rosemary to roasting dish.
  • Mix sauce ingredients and drizzle over the chicken. Cover roasting dish with foil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Check internal temp of thickest breast (should be about 140ºF) Bake uncovered 10-15 more minutes or until internal temp reaches 165ºF.
  • Slice chicken, top with cranberries, rosemary and liquid from roasting dish. Serve with rice, pasta or vegetables.

Notes

Whole30 option: Omit maple syrup and use fresh orange juice in place of white wine.
**Use a roasting dish with high sides or place a rimmed baking sheet underneath while in oven to prevent liquid from bubbling over**

Nutrition

Calories: 746kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 103g | Sodium: 256mg | Sugar: 11g
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