Cranberry Orange Chicken: A Sweet and Savory Delight

Cranberry Orange Chicken combines sweet-tart cranberries and zesty orange for a flavorful dish that's low-carb and gluten-free.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Resting Time 15

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper

For the Sauce

2 cups Fresh Cranberries Fresh is preferred for optimal flavor
1 whole Orange Zest before juicing
1/4 cup Honey or Maple Syrup Low-carb sweetener for sugar-free version
2 cloves Garlic Minced
1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme or Rosemary Fresh is ideal, dried can be used
1 cup Chicken Broth or Water Broth is preferred for depth
1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar Optional
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Optional

Equipment

Skillet
meat thermometer

Method

Preparation

Pat the chicken dry and rub with salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs. Allow to rest for 15 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4-6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
In the same skillet, cook minced garlic for 30 seconds, then add cranberries, orange juice, zest, and sweetener. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Return chicken to the skillet, add broth and cover. Cook for an additional 10-12 minutes over low heat.
Plate the chicken and ladle sauce over top. Garnish with fresh herbs or orange zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Allow chicken to rest after cooking for juiciness. Use fresh ingredients for vibrant flavor and monitor chicken temperature.

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