Cranberry Chicken with Greens

This cranberry chicken recipe combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with tender chicken breasts, served over a bed of fresh mixed greens. It's a delicious and colorful dish perfect for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried thyme

In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil

Sear chicken until browned on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add minced garlic and dried cranberries

Cook for 2 minutes

Pour in chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice

Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet

Return chicken to the skillet

Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through

While chicken is baking, toss mixed greens with a drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper

Once chicken is done, serve it over the mixed greens

Garnish with additional cranberries if desired