Description
Cranberry Orange Chicken is a delightful dish that combines sweet and tangy flavors with juicy chicken, perfect for family dinners or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cranberries and orange slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, fresh orange juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the cranberry-orange mixture over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- For added flavor, you can baste the chicken with the sauce halfway through cooking.
- Serve garnished with fresh cranberries and orange slices if desired.
Notes
Use fresh orange juice for the best flavor. You can add chopped herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg