Description
Transform your weeknight meals with this savory and tangy Cranberry Orange Chicken, perfect for healthful eating without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 large orange (juice and zest)
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Combine cranberries, orange juice, zest, and honey in a bowl.
- Pour the cranberry-orange mixture over the chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover the skillet.
- Let the chicken simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve the chicken warm with sauce draped over the top, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a lower-glycemic index, consider using agave nectar instead of honey. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg