Description
Cranberry Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that harmonizes sweet and tangy flavors, making it perfect for any occasion. This succulent chicken is enveloped in a vibrant cranberry-orange sauce that elevates weeknight dinners or festive gatherings into memorable culinary experiences. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make recipe that showcases both taste and presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, honey, and soy sauce until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce from the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg