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Delicious Skillet Cranberry Orange Chicken Recipe to Try!

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This Skillet Cranberry Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tangy cranberries and zesty oranges in a vibrant sauce. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for impressing family and friends at any occasion.

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • Garlic (2-3 cloves, minced)
  • Cranberry sauce (1 cup)
  • Fresh orange juice (1/2 cup)
  • Low-sodium chicken broth
  • Fresh orange zest (for garnish, optional)
  • Chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed, and toss in the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the cranberry sauce and fresh orange juice. Mix well and let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes to thicken slightly.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors.
  7. Once the chicken is heated through and nicely coated in the sauce, remove from heat and garnish with fresh orange zest or chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot!

Nutrition

Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in orange juice and zest for an hour before cooking. You can also toss in some spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking for a nutrient boost.

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