Description
A delightful dish combining the tangy sweetness of cranberries and zesty oranges with perfectly cooked chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 orange (zested and juiced)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine the fresh cranberries, orange juice and zest, honey, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the cranberry orange mixture over the chicken, coating each piece.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the cranberry mixture for an hour before baking. Serve with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg