Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish combining tender chicken with the sweet and tart flavors of cranberry and orange.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 orange, juiced and zested
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add cranberries, orange juice, zest, honey, and chicken broth.
- Simmer for 3-4 minutes until cranberries soften.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor.
- Adjust honey to taste for desired sweetness.
- Pairs well with rice or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Skillet Cranberry Orange Chicken, easy chicken recipe, cranberry chicken, orange chicken