Spiced Christmas Cranberry Chicken

A festive and flavorful chicken dish infused with warm spices and tangy cranberries, perfect for a cozy Christmas dinner. This recipe balances sweet, savory, and aromatic notes to celebrate the holiday season.

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. 3. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breast. 4. Place the chicken in a small baking dish and scatter fresh cranberries around it. 5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and juices run clear. 6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. 7. Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and serve with the roasted cranberries.

1 chicken breast (about 150g) 1/4 cup fresh cranberries 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp honey 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1 garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper to taste Fresh rosemary sprig for garnish