Description
A delightful and festive dish combining the tangy flavors of cranberry and orange with tender chicken, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 orange, juiced and zested
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the orange juice, zest, honey, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the cranberry mixture over them.
- Scatter fresh cranberries on top of the chicken.
- Drizzle olive oil over the dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, simmer the cranberry mixture on the stove before pouring it over the chicken.
- Serve with rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg