Description
Cranberry Orange Chicken is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines the tart flavor of cranberries with the bright, citrusy notes of orange.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the Cranberry Orange Chicken immediately, garnished with fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Chicken, Chicken Recipes, Easy Chicken Dish