Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake: A Juicy Twist with Ricotta Cheese
A delicious and unique recipe for Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake, enhanced with creamy ricotta cheese for a juicy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, combine honey, cranberry sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs and coat well.
- Spoon ricotta cheese on top of chicken.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with a side of rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake, Ricotta Cheese, Chicken Recipe