Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Skillet Cranberry Orange Chicken, where juicy chicken breasts are enveloped in a luscious cranberry-orange sauce. This dish effortlessly combines sweet and savory elements, making it perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings. Quick to prepare and beautiful to serve, it?s bound to impress your guests while keeping weeknight cooking stress-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, mix together the orange juice, cranberry sauce, and honey to create the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the seared chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach at least 165?F).
- Serve hot, garnished with orange slices or fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg