Description
Cranberry Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a sweet and tangy cranberry-orange sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-follow recipe bursts with vibrant flavors that will impress your family and friends. Ready in under an hour, it fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas, making it a go-to favorite for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- Zest of 1 orange
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix together cranberries, orange juice, honey, thyme, and chicken broth.
- Transfer seared chicken to the baking dish and pour the cranberry-orange mixture over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Drizzle with sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg