Description
This Cranberry Orange Chicken recipe combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries and oranges with tender chicken breasts for a flavorful and festive main dish.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup orange juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup whole cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Orange slices and fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sear Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk together orange juice, zest, cranberry sauce, honey, mustard, and spices.
- Bake: Pour sauce over chicken and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Serve: Spoon sauce over chicken and garnish with oranges and rosemary.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with wild rice, roasted potatoes, or a winter salad.
- Use leftover cranberry sauce from the holidays for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
