Description

Cranberry Orange Chicken combines tart cranberries, bright orange zest, and juicy chicken in a clean eating dinner perfect for holiday or winter gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)

1 cup fresh cranberries

1/2 cup pure orange juice

1 tablespoon orange zest

2 tablespoons raw honey

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary

1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth

sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and half of the orange zest

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat and sear chicken 2 to 3 minutes per side

3. Combine cranberries, orange juice, honey, garlic, herbs, broth, and remaining zest in a saucepan and simmer until berries burst

4. Return chicken to the skillet, pour sauce over the top, and bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes

5. Let chicken rest, then simmer sauce briefly to thicken before spooning over the chicken

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 310
Sugar: 14
Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 3
Protein: 36

Keywords: cranberry orange chicken, clean eating, holiday recipes, festive dinner, winter recipes, easy dinner, healthy dinner