Cranberry Glazed Chicken

Ingredients

• chicken breast, skinless — 2 large breasts
• cranberry sauce (sweetened) — 150g
• balsamic vinegar — 2 tbsp
• soy sauce — 1 tbsp
• sunflower oil — 1 tbsp
• garlic, minced — 2 cloves
• dried thyme — 1 tsp

Method

1. 1

   Pat the chicken breasts dry with kitchen paper and season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat the sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through with no pink remaining.

4. 4

   While the chicken cooks, whisk together the cranberry sauce, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and dried thyme in a small bowl.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat to low, pour the sauce mixture into the pan around the chicken, and simmer for 3-4 minutes, turning the chicken to coat thoroughly in the thickening glaze.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat and serve immediately, drizzling the remaining sauce from the pan over the top.