Description

This bright and tangy skillet dish combines golden seared chicken with a glossy cranberry orange glaze for a cozy and flavorful meal. Perfect for autumn weeknights or festive gatherings, it balances sweet, tart, and savory notes in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

4 chicken thighs or breasts

1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries

1/2 cup fresh orange juice

1 tablespoon orange zest

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil and butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden brown, about 4–5 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.

3. Lower heat to medium, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

4. Pour in orange juice, scraping up browned bits, then stir in cranberries and honey and simmer until berries pop and sauce thickens, about 5–7 minutes.

5. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon glaze over the top, cover and simmer on low for 10–12 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.

6. Sprinkle orange zest and chopped rosemary over the dish before serving to finish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: main course
Method: skillet
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
Calories: 350
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 450
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 11
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 3
Protein: 28
Cholesterol: 85

Keywords: cranberry orange chicken, citrus chicken skillet, cozy dinner, autumn recipes, savory cranberry recipes, fall main dish, november dinner