Mediterranean Honey Cranberry Chicken Bake

Ingredients

• 4–6 chicken pieces (thighs or breast)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp honey

• 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard

• 3 garlic cloves (minced)

• 1 lemon (juiced + sliced)

• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

• 1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled)

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1 tsp thyme

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• Salt & black pepper (to taste)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)

• 1/4 cup olives (optional)

• Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Steps

1. Prep & Season Chicken:
   Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, and paprika.

2. Make Honey-Mustard Sauce:
   In a bowl mix honey, olive oil, mustard, garlic, and lemon juice.

3. Arrange Chicken in Dish:
   Place chicken in a baking dish, pour sauce over it, add lemon slices on top, then sprinkle cranberries, olives and cherry tomatoes.

4. Bake:
   Bake in preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 35–40 mins until chicken is golden and juicy.

5. Finish Mediterranean Style:
   Take out, sprinkle feta, drizzle a little extra honey, and garnish with parsley. Serve hot!

Best Served With

• Garlic hummus

• Couscous or rice

• Roasted Mediterranean veggies

• Crusty bread

Tips

✔ If using breast, cover dish with foil for 20 mins then uncover to avoid dryness
✔ Add a splash of chicken broth for extra sauce
✔ Use orange juice instead of lemon for sweeter glaze