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Cranberry Orange Chicken

Tangy Cranberry Orange Chicken That's Perfect for Dinner

Discover a delightful fusion in this Cranberry Orange Chicken recipe that’s quick, healthy, and sure to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked preferred
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries frozen can be used
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice substitute with bottled juice if needed
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup can substitute with agave if desired
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme fresh is fine if available
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari gluten-free options available
Optional Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest use a microplane for best results
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • measuring cups

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, season with salt and black pepper, and coat evenly.
  3. Combine cranberries, orange juice, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, and dried thyme in a bowl until well coated.
  4. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. Let the chicken rest, then garnish with orange zest and fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be served over rice or with roasted veggies for a complete meal. Perfect for meal prep and freezing!

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