Description
This Cranberry Orange Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors. Tender chicken breasts are cooked in a flavorful cranberry-orange sauce that is both tangy and slightly sweet, making it a perfect dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley or orange slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear chicken: Sear the chicken in a skillet until lightly browned, then set aside.
- Make sauce: In the same skillet, combine cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, honey, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Simmer until thickened.
- Bake: Return chicken to skillet, add sauce, and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Rest and serve: Let the dish rest before serving. Garnish with parsley or orange slices if desired.
Notes
- Pairs well with rice, couscous, or roasted vegetables.
- Try using boneless thighs for extra juiciness.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
