Cranberry Orange Chicken
A quick and fresh dish that combines chicken with a bright cranberry and orange sauce, perfect for weeknights or a small dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt to taste Salt
- Pepper to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries Both fresh and frozen work well.
- 1 piece orange, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup brown sugar Add more if the sauce is too tart.
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish Fresh parsley for garnish Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, soy sauce, and olive oil.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the cranberry-orange mixture over the chicken.
Cooking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Cool the chicken to room temperature before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate up to 3-4 days. You can freeze cooked chicken in a freezer container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.