Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake with Feta Cheese

Ingredients

Chicken

700 g chicken breasts or thighs (halal), boneless and skinless

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to tast

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

Honey Cranberry Sauce

⅓ cup honey

½ cup dried cranberries

2 tbsp fresh orange juice or water

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 clove garlic, minced

½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary

Topping

120 g feta cheese, crumbled

2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a baking dish.

Season chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Arrange in the baking dish.

In a small bowl, whisk honey, dried cranberries, orange juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and dried herbs.

Pour honey cranberry sauce evenly over the chicken.

Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove foil, sprinkle feta cheese and nuts over the chicken, and return to oven uncovered.

Bake an additional 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is bubbling and slightly caramelized.

Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm with rice, couscous, or roasted vegetables.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving – Approx., serves 4)

Calories: 420 kcal

Protein: 34 g

Fat: 18 g

Carbohydrates: 30 g

Fiber: 3 g

Sodium: 460 mg