Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 large orange (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse cranberries, zest and juice the orange.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes).
- Make the sauce: Combine cranberries, orange zest, juice, honey, garlic, herbs, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and mustard in a bowl; stir well.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Pour the mixture over the seared chicken in the skillet. Simmer covered for an additional 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Let rest briefly before serving with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg