Description
Juicy, tender chicken breasts cooked in a sweet-tart cranberry-orange glaze, making for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
– 1/2 cup orange juice
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tsp dried thyme
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. 2. In a large oven-safe skillet, sear the chicken breasts over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
3. 3. In a small bowl, combine the cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour the cranberry mixture over the chicken.
4. 4. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
5. 5. Serve the Cranberry Orange Chicken immediately, spooning the sauce over the top. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of brown sugar to your desired level of sweetness. You can also add a splash of balsamic vinegar or Dijon mustard to the sauce for extra flavor. Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American