Skillet Cranberry Orange Chicken Recipe: A Juicy Delight at Home
Enjoy a delicious and easy-to-make Skillet Cranberry Orange Chicken that brings the flavors of the season to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- In a bowl, mix cranberry juice, orange juice, honey, rosemary, and thyme.
- Add fresh cranberries to the skillet and pour the juice mixture over the chicken.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- For a sweeter dish, add more honey as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams