Description
Tender chicken breasts cooked in a sweet and tangy cranberry-orange sauce that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday meals. The combination of citrus and cranberries creates a bright, flavorful dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Sauce
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to enhance the flavor before cooking.
- Heat the skillet and cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, combine cranberry sauce, orange juice, orange zest, Dijon mustard, and honey. Whisk the ingredients together well to create a smooth and flavorful sauce.
- Simmer the sauce: Allow the sauce to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes on medium heat until it thickens slightly, concentrating the flavors.
- Reheat chicken in sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts back to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken is heated through and well coated in the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken for a bright, fresh finish. Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes.
Notes
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Use fresh cranberries instead of canned cranberry sauce when in season to make a homemade sauce.
- For a festive touch, add a pinch of cinnamon to the sauce for a holiday-inspired flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
