Description
Cranberry Orange Chicken is a vibrant, sweet-tart dish that perfectly combines succulent chicken with a fragrant sauce, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 fresh oranges (juiced)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear the chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side).
- In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and thyme.
- Pour the sauce over the seared chicken in the skillet; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Transfer everything to the oven and bake uncovered for about 25 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve with roasted veggies or rice, drizzling extra sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Marinate chicken in cranberry-orange sauce for at least one hour for extra flavor. - Substitute cranberries with fruits like apricots or peaches; add herbs like rosemary for variety.