Description
A vibrant dish featuring tender chicken coated in a tangy cranberry and zesty orange sauce, perfect for holiday feasts or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Fresh cranberries (or canned)
- Orange juice and zest
- Honey or maple syrup
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Soy sauce
- Cornstarch
- Fresh herbs like thyme or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Pat your chicken dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a splash of oil in a skillet over medium heat; add minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet and brown on both sides for about 5-6 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix fresh cranberries, orange juice, zest, honey, soy sauce, and cornstarch; pour over the chicken and cover, cooking until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs on top before serving with rice or roasted veggies.
Notes
Use quality ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness to your taste and consider batch cooking for easy meals later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg