Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish combining tart cranberries and bright orange with succulent chicken, perfect for family dinners and cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
- 1 orange (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and honey. Stir until well mixed.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, placing them neatly in a baking dish.
- Pour the cranberry-orange mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Drizzle olive oil on top for added richness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Once done, garnish with fresh thyme or parsley before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the cranberry-orange mixture for a few hours before baking. This dish can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Orange, Chicken, Main Course, Easy Recipe, Dinner