Description
A vibrant and flavorful Cranberry Orange Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a tangy and sweet cranberry-orange sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasion meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp honey
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken evenly.
- Cook the chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Place them in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until they are browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prepare the sauce: While the chicken cooks, combine cranberry sauce, orange juice, orange zest, and honey in a small bowl. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Simmer the sauce with chicken: After the chicken is done, pour the cranberry-orange sauce over the breasts in the skillet. Allow it to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes so the sauce thickens and infuses the chicken with flavor.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the chicken with fresh parsley to add a touch of color and freshness before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh chicken breasts for best flavor and tenderness.
- Adjust the honey quantity to control the sweetness of the sauce.
- To make the sauce thicker, simmer a bit longer or add a small cornstarch slurry.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- This dish pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables.
