Description
Cranberry Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a tangy-sweet cranberry-orange sauce, perfect for impressing family and friends. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, transforming an ordinary meal into a vibrant feast full of flavor and visual appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 fresh oranges (juiced and zested)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drizzle olive oil in a large baking dish and place the chicken breasts inside. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix together cranberry sauce, orange juice, honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for five minutes before serving with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg