Cranberry Balsamic Chicken

Step 1

Grab the chicken breast, if it is thicker on one side take a mallet and thin out.

Step 2

Preheat the cast iron pan or oven safe pan to medium high heat with a few sprays of avocado oil.

Step 3

Season one side of the chicken with salt and pepper and place that side down into the pan

Step 4

Season the other side with salt and pepper

Step 5

Brown on both sides then remove chicken and place onto a plate.*The chicken does not have to be fully cooked through yet*

Step 6

Lower the heat and add the minced garlic to the pan, cook for about 20-30 seconds.

Step 7

Add the fresh cranberries followed by the chicken broth.

Step 8

Place the rosemary springs into the pan.

Step 9

Add the zest and juice of one small orange, balsamic vinegar, honey and the honey mustard.

Step 10

Mix up until combine.

Step 11

Add the chicken back into the pan with the drippings from the plate and cook on low until fully cooked through.

Step 12

If desired, place under a broiler to brown and caramelize the chicken.

Step 13

Once ready to serve, remove the rosemary and replace with fresh rosemary springs.

Step 14

Season again with salt pepper and a little extra orange zest if desired.