Description
Cranberry Orange Chicken is a vibrant dish that brings together the sweet and tart flavors of cranberries and oranges, creating a delicious sauce that elevates tender chicken to new heights. This recipe is perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions, offering a quick preparation time of just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 large orange (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- Fresh thyme or rosemary (to taste)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs. Let it rest.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 4-6 minutes on each side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cranberries, orange juice, zest, and honey; simmer for 5-7 minutes until berries burst.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, deglaze with chicken broth, cover, and cook for another 10-12 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve with extra sauce on top and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg