Skillet Cranberry Orange Chicken
This Skillet Cranberry Orange Chicken features tender chicken breasts cooked in a vibrant, tangy cranberry and orange sauce, perfect for an easy yet elegant weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Place chicken in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add fresh cranberries, orange juice, honey, balsamic vinegar, and orange zest. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Cook the sauce for about 8-10 minutes until cranberries burst and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme if desired before serving.
Notes
For a complete meal, serve this dish over rice or alongside roasted vegetables to soak up the delicious cranberry-orange sauce.