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Cranberry Orange Chicken

Cranberry Orange Chicken: A Zesty Twist for Family Dinners

Cranberry Orange Chicken is a gluten-free, low-carb recipe featuring tender chicken in a tangy cranberry-orange sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 275
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts/Thighs Choose for ease of cooking.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Fresh is ideal; frozen will work.
  • 1 whole Orange Zest before juicing.
  • 2 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup Sweetener to balance tartness.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing.
  • 1 clove Garlic Finely chopped.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme or Rosemary Dried can substitute (use half).
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth or Water Broth enhances flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar (optional) Can be omitted.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard (optional) Recommended for depth.

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cranberry Orange Chicken
  1. Rub chicken with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme or rosemary. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cranberries, orange zest and juice, and honey. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until cranberries burst.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet and add chicken broth. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Plate chicken and spoon cranberry sauce over the top. Garnish with herbs or orange zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh cranberries for the best taste. Always zest orange before juicing to maximize flavor.

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