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 Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to enhance their flavor before cooking.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Cook Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Using the same skillet, whisk together cranberry sauce, orange juice, orange zest, Dijon mustard, and honey until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Simmer Sauce: Let the sauce simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens slightly, intensifying the flavors.
- Return Chicken to Sauce: Place the cooked chicken breasts back in the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to heat everything through and allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top of the chicken and serve immediately for a delicious and colorful presentation.
Notes
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Use fresh cranberries instead of cranberry sauce when in season to make a homemade sauce.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the sauce for a warm, holiday-inspired flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
