Description
Cranberry Orange Chicken is a vibrant dish that marries the sweetness of cranberries with the zestiness of oranges. This easy-to-make recipe will impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh cranberries
- Orange juice
- Honey
- Garlic cloves
- Dried thyme
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Olive oil
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together orange juice, honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper for the marinade.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each).
- Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and add fresh cranberries.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for five minutes before slicing and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg