Skillet Cranberry Orange Chicken
This Skillet Cranberry Orange Chicken combines juicy chicken breasts with a vibrant cranberry and orange sauce, creating a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
- Place chicken in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add fresh cranberries, orange juice, honey, and orange zest to the skillet.
- Cook the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve this dish with a side of steamed green beans or roasted sweet potatoes.
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