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Cranberry Orange Chicken

A bright, sweet, and savory chicken skillet dinner with fresh cranberries, orange zest, herbs, and a glossy citrus glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Holiday Inspired
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp rosemary or thyme
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 0.5 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce optional
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch optional thickener
  • 2 tbsp water for slurry

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Zester
  • Measuring cups
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Season chicken and sear in skillet until golden.
  2. Add garlic and herbs; cook until fragrant.
  3. Stir in cranberries and allow them to burst.
  4. Add orange juice, broth, honey, soy sauce, and zest.
  5. Simmer until chicken is cooked through.
  6. Optional: Add cornstarch slurry to thicken sauce.
  7. Serve with fresh herbs and orange slices.

Notes

Use fresh orange zest for best flavor. Adjust sweetness or acidity to preference.