Description
A delightful dish that combines savory chicken with a sweet and tangy cranberry-orange sauce, perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, honey, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the cranberry-orange sauce over the chicken. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly and caramelized.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen cranberries for the best flavor. Adjust the sweetness with honey as preferred. Marinating chicken in the sauce before cooking adds extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, cranberry, orange, holiday, dinner, roasted