Description
A delightful dish that combines zesty oranges and tart cranberries, transforming simple chicken breasts into a flavorful feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 orange (juiced and zested)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the cranberry-orange mixture over them, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving, if desired.
Notes
Marinate the chicken in the cranberry-orange mixture for added flavor. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Orange, Chicken, Easy Dinner, Healthy Recipe