Description
A quick and delicious Cranberry Orange Chicken recipe that combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with juicy chicken, perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 orange (juiced and zested)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, cranberries, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the cranberry-orange mixture evenly over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the juices run clear.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the cranberry-orange mixture for a couple of hours before baking. Frozen cranberries can be used, but thaw and drain excess moisture first.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cranberry Chicken, Orange Chicken, Quick Dinner, Festive Recipe