Description
Cranberry Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a vibrant sweet and tangy cranberry-orange glaze. This easy-to-make recipe brings together fresh cranberries, zesty orange juice, and aromatic garlic for a flavorful experience that’s perfect for family dinners or festive occasions. Serve it alongside rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal that will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix cranberries, orange juice, honey, garlic, soy sauce, and ginger until well combined.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the cranberry-orange mixture evenly over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest before serving; drizzle any remaining sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg