Description
This delicious cranberry orange glazed chicken combines fresh flavors to create a perfect dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Generously sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides of the chicken breasts for a flavorful base.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until each piece is beautifully golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, honey, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until the mixture is well blended and vibrant.
- Pour the fragrant cranberry orange glaze over the seared chicken in the skillet, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Halfway through cooking, spoon some of the glaze over the chicken to keep it juicy and enhance the flavor.
- Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to settle and makes for a tender slice.
- If desired, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top for a pop of color and freshness before serving.
Notes
- This recipe balances tartness and sweetness perfectly with honey and cranberries.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg