Cranberry Orange Chicken (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken with sweet cranberries and zesty orange in a savory sauce, perfect for special occasions and ready in 40 minutes.

# Everything You’ll Need:

01 - 4 chicken breasts or thighs, boneless and skinless
02 - 1 cup fresh cranberries
03 - 1 large orange, zested and juiced
04 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
08 - Salt and black pepper to taste
09 - 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
10 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Rub chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs. Let it rest while preparing other ingredients.
02 - Heat oil in a large pan. Cook chicken 4-6 minutes each side until golden. Set aside.
03 - In the same pan, cook garlic until fragrant. Add cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and honey. Simmer 5-7 minutes until berries burst.
04 - Return chicken to pan, add broth, and scrape pan bottom. Cover and cook 10-12 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
05 - Top with sauce and fresh herbs or additional orange zest before serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Can use either chicken breasts or thighs.
02 - Sauce can be made ahead.
03 - Optional ingredients add extra depth of flavor.

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