Description

This one-pan Cranberry Orange Chicken Skillet features seared chicken in a sweet-tart citrus glaze with fresh cranberries and orange zest. It’s a cozy, easy dinner perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1 tablespoon orange zest

2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

2 cloves garlic minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Sear chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown, then set aside.

4. Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. Pour in orange juice and scrape up browned bits from the pan.

6. Stir in cranberries and maple syrup and cook until berries begin to pop.

7. Return chicken to skillet, sprinkle with orange zest, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.

8. Let chicken rest in the glaze for 2 minutes before serving.

9. Garnish with extra orange zest and fresh herbs if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: main course
Method: skillet
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken piece
Calories: 350
Sugar: 10
Sodium: 450
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 2
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 85

Keywords: cranberry orange chicken, november recipes, winter dinner, citrus chicken, one pan meal, easy family dinner