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Pomegranate-Cranberry Chicken

Pomegranate-Cranberry Chicken - Tender cooked chicken breasts topped with a sweet and spicy pomegranate-cranberry sauce with just the right touch of heat.
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Entree, Main Dish, Meats and Entrees
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Valentine's Day
Servings: 6
Author: Marie

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil optional
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp. fresh ground pepper
  • 3/4 c. unsweetened pomegranate juice
  • 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 c. honey
  • 1 tsp. crushed rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed thyme
  • 1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 c. fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/4 c. Pomegranate arils for garnish

Instructions

  • Sprinkle both sides of chicken with kosher salt and pepper. Spray non-stick skillet with cooking spray or use cast-iron skillet heated with 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
  • Whisk together pomegranate juice, red wine vinegar, honey, rosemary, thyme, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Cook chicken breasts in pan over medium heat 4 min., then flip chicken over and cook 4-5 minutes more. Turn again after 2 min. and repeat until chicken is done, but not overcooked. Remove from pan and cover with foil.
  • Add pomegranate mixture to pan along with cranberries and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer till cranberries are softened and sauce has thickened to desired consistency - about 5-10 minutes. Cranberries can be crushed or left whole.
  • Return chicken breasts to pan and drizzle sauce over chicken. Garnish with fresh pomegranate arils. Serve immediately.