Description
A flavorful dish combining chicken with the tangy taste of cranberries and oranges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 orange, juiced and zested
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 5 minutes on each side.
- In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Place the seared chicken in a baking dish.
- Pour the cranberry-orange mixture over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or vegetables.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less cranberry sauce.
- Can be made in a slow cooker for added tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Chicken