Description
A delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors, this Easy Cranberry Orange Chicken pairs juicy chicken breasts with tart cranberries and bright orange juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken breasts
- 1 cup Fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup Orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Mix together cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, honey, garlic, and soy sauce in a bowl.
- Pour the cranberry mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cranberries and orange slices if desired.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the skillet for even cooking. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg